Transport Planner in Trafford Park

Transport Planner
- Trafford Park
- Up to £34,000

A dynamic and fast‑paced transport operation is seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to support daily logistics activities. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a general haulage environment and can effectively coordinate transport operations while maintaining high service standards.

Job type:
Permanent

Salary:
Up to £35,000

• Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 14:30
• Occasional Saturday morning work, paid as overtime

• Ensure all scheduled customer collections are completed efficiently
• Adapt daily transport plans to meet operational and customer requirements
• Maintain clear communication with drivers and internal teams throughout the day
• Monitor delivery performance and manage any delays or disruptions
• Resolve operational issues quickly within a live transport environment

• Min 3 years experience as a Transport Planner for a UK based general haulage company
• Proven ability to coordinate workloads and communicate effectively with drivers and colleagues
• Competent IT skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
• Comfortable working under pressure in a deadline‑driven setting
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Practical and solution‑focused mindset