Transport Planner

Transport Planner – Swadlincote

Location: Swadlincote
Salary: £13.10 per hour
Contract: Temporary on going with possibility to go perm
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our client in Swadlincote.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, confident communicating with drivers and customers, and able to keep things running smoothly in a busy transport environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and scheduling daily deliveries and collections
Coordinating drivers and transport schedules
Communicating with drivers and customers via phone and email
Monitoring deliveries and dealing with any changes or delays
Updating spreadsheets and transport systems
Completing general transport administration
Supporting the smooth running of the transport operation

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience in transport, logistics, transport planning or scheduling would be beneficial
Strong organisational and communication skills
Confident using computers, spreadsheets and transport/administration systems
Able to work under pressure and prioritise a busy workload
Good attention to detail
Reliable, proactive and professional approach to work
Confident communicating with drivers, customers and colleagues

What’s on Offer:

£13.10 per hour
6:00am – 2:00pm
Full-time hours
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Long-term work with an established transport operation
Training provided
Company events and perks, including pizza days and ice cream vans