Transport Planner

Transport Planner – Exeter – Full Time – Permanent - £28,000 to £35,000 DOE

Well Placed HR has been exclusively engaged by a successful logistics business in Devon to recruit a Transport Planner.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner, Traffic Planner, Transport Coordinator or Transport Supervisor to join a busy operation and play a key role in the day to day running of the transport department. Working closely with the Transport Manager, you'll help keep vehicles, drivers and deliveries running efficiently.

This is a business that genuinely values its people. It's a demanding operation and the working week reflects that, but you'll be joining a supportive management team who encourage development and believe in looking after their staff.

The Role

No two days are the same, but as Transport Planner you'll be at the heart of the operation, acting as the main point of contact for drivers and helping to keep everything running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Speaking with drivers throughout the day, providing support and guidance

- Planning container collections and deliveries

- Allocating work and providing drivers with clear instructions

- Tracking vehicles and locating loads

- Adjusting transport plans as operational demands change

- Liaising with customers and colleagues t...