Transport Planner

Looking for your next role with great pay, regular work and immediate starts?

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are currently recruiting a Transport Planner to join our client in Runcorn.

You will have 12 - 24 months previous experience to be considered for this role.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £38,000 to £40,000 per annum
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
• Free training and upskilling opportunities
• Clean, well-equipped facilities
• Comfortable break areas
• Vending machines
• Free, secure on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive transport team

As a Transport Planner, your responsibilities may include:

• Plan efficient multi-drop delivery routes to maximise productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Allocate drivers to daily delivery schedules, ensuring optimal use of resources.
• Coordinate and manage daily transport planning to meet operational deadlines.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and internal teams to provide updates and resolve transport queries.
• Monitor route performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Ensure all transport operations comply with relevant legislation, company policies and industry standards.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 12-24 months experience working in a similar, fast paced role
• A good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations

Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel to and from the site independently. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support.