Transport Planner

Position:
Transport Planner

Location:

Stretford, Manchester
Salary:
Circa £30,000

Overview
Our client a leading logistics company is looking for a Transport Planner to join their Manchester depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone starting out in logistics or looking to develop their career within a busy and dynamic distribution environment.

Role Responsibilities

Organise and plan collections and deliveries, optimising vehicle and driver schedules to meet operational targets.
Schedule vehicles for maintenance and ensure compliance with company service standards.
Monitor drivers' progress to ensure timely completion of collections and deliveries.
Support drivers in resolving on-road issues and liaise with customers when necessary.
Maintain compliance with all transport legislation and Working Time Directive regulations.
Assist with administrative tasks including order entry, data management, and reporting. Requirements

Previous experience in transport, logistics, or distribution is beneficial.
Strong knowledge of UK geography and route planning.
Familiarity with logistics or supply chain operations.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Confident using IT systems for planning and administrative tasks. Salary & Benefits

£28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Full-time hours: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday (flexible arrangements may be considered)
28 days including bank holidays
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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