Transport Planner

Pertemps West Bromwich are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our client based in West Bromwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organized and proactive individual with previous experience within transport, logistics or fleet operations. The successful candidate will ideally have a good understanding of vehicles, transport compliance and transport planning, as well as being confident using CRM systems.

Polish speaking skills would be highly desirable for this position.

As a Transport Planner, you will support the day to day planning and coordination of transport operations, ensuring vehicles and drivers are scheduled efficiently, and all relevant compliance requirements are maintained.

• Planning and coordinating daily transport schedules and routes.
• Allocating vehicles and drivers to ensure the efficient running of operations.
• Monitoring vehicle movements and resolving any issues or delays.
• Maintaining accurate records using in-house CRM and transport systems.
• Ensuring transport operations remain compliant with relevant company and legal requirements.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Dealing with transport related queries and operational issues.
• Completing general administration associated with transport planning and fleet operations.

• Previous experience within transport planning, logistics or fleet operations.
• Good knowledge of vehicles and transport operations.
• An understanding of transport compliance.
• Experience using CRM or transport management systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• The flexibility to work 6:00am starts.
• Polish speaking skills would be highly desirable, although not essential.

• Location:
  
  West Bromwich
• Hours:
  
  25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Start Time: 6:00am
• Potential:
  Opportunity for hours to increase
• Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour