Transport Planner

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Transport Planner to join our Client's busy depot in Tamworth. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in optimising transportation operations, ensuring efficient transport operations. This position requires strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a solid understanding of transport management principles.

Experience in planning and routing general haulage and pallet network freight

Establishing customer requirements and arrange collections and deliveries, within stated timescale.

Routing vehicles efficiently both from a time management point of a view and also to minimise distance travelled, with regard to weight and size of vehicle

Work using traffic management systems and prioritising freight to meet customer needs and the commercial needs of the company. Searching online platforms for loads as required. De brief drivers, manage and monitor their performance escalating any infringements or performance issues to management

Ensure all work is carried out with due regard for the health & safety of customers, employees and visitors.

Report any accidents, incidents and issues to management immediately

Support the company in making sure all licence checks are kept up to date, that the WTD is adhered to, and that drivers have completed the training necessary for their driver DQC Monitor defect reporting and liaise with management

Liaise with custom...