Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Newark

£30,000 - £35,000 (flexible depending on experience)

Monday – Friday, Nights, flexible start times

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a large haulage business that specialises in general haulage and pallet network operations throughout the UK.

They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning across a general haulage and automotive division.

• The Candidate;

Previous experience within a Transport operation within a planner position

Experience of transport planning for a collection and backhaul network is desirable

Pallet network route planning experience is highly desirable

Previous experience within a fast paced transport position

Previously worked to revenue targets within HGV route planning

Experience of using system based planning tools

A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations

Strong administrative skills

Strong customer service and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Competent decision making

Good geographical knowledge

Route planning for full load, general haulage and pallet network sector

Using geographical knowledge to maximise the fleet ability to work

Supervising and managing driver work loads

Responsible for driver queries face to face and via telephone