Transport Operator

Transport Planner - Ipswich

Transport Planner role within a recognised transport company. This position is based in Ipswich.

• Job type: Permanent
• Hours: 4 on, 4 off – Nights (6 pm to 6 am)
• Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1
• Group personal pension
• Employee assistance programme

• Routing company‑owned vehicles
• Plan routes as cost effectively as possible
• Plan routes in line with WTD and Drivers Hours
• Ensure all customers are kept up to date
• Complete all necessary admin
• Work with the Manager to ensure all vehicles comply with company standards
• Perform and correctly implement general administration, e.g. costing, agreeing charge rates with contractors, queries in accordance with the company’s requirements

• Extensive transport route planning skills
• Container experience required
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Strong communication skills