Transport Planner

We are looking for an experienced  Transport Planner  to join an aspiring and professional company based in Leeds. This is an ideal role for a Transport Planner  who is highly organised and conscientious.

The role of the Transport Planner  involves :

Answering and directing all calls into the business or message taking

Dealing with customer’s enquiries

Dealing with quotes

Data Entry

Confirm task and liaise with drivers to ensure a successful completion of task

Dealing with Sales function to fulfil customer requirements

Liaise with vehicle providers to deal with maintenance and availability requirements

Issue weekly / daily workloads and instructions to the driving team

Dealing with drivers on their future task and daily workloads

Dealing with delays or any problems with deliveries

Dealing with all administration duties.

The Transport Planner  position will suit a person with Skills :

Professional and organized with excellent communication skills

Experienced in customer service and troubleshooting

Excellent telephone manner

Excellent IT skills and FLT skills

Able to work on own initiative

Hold a driving licence (minimum Cat B)

Hold a FLT licence is desirable (minimum Counter-Balance)

Hours of work are 7.45am-6pm Monday to Friday (You may be required to work the occasional weekends)

Salary is between £19- £23 dependent on experience