Transport Planner

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Transport Planner</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £32,000 per annum</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 45 hours per week</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 7:30pm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Type: Permanent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Transport Planner to join their busy transport operation in Telford.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a key position within the traffic office, responsible for planning and coordinating deliveries, liaising with drivers and customers, and ensuring transport operations run efficiently and cost-effectively.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and confident working in a fast-paced transport environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve operational issues quickly.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Plan and coordinate vehicle movements and deliveries in line with customer</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Liaise with drivers, customers, depots and internal teams regarding schedules and operational updates.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identify and resolve transport and delivery issues proactively.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Respond to customer enquiries by telephone and email.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain accurate transport records and complete relevant administration.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support the accounts and invoicing team with delivery-related queries.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure transport planning activities comply with company procedures, industry regulations and health and safety</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support fleet compliance planning, including vehicle inspection schedules.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Assist with other reasonable duties and ad hoc tasks as required.</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ideal candidate will have:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience within a transport, logistics or traffic planning environment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy operational environment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Knowledge or experience of transport planning systems would be advantageous.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Apply?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity to join an established transport operation in Telford, offering a competitive salary and a Monday to Friday working pattern.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you have previous experience in traffic planning, transport planning, logistics or a similar role and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today with your CV for consideration</p>