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Transport Planner

Transport Planner

ATL TransportEngland, United Kingdom
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Transport Planner to join our Transport team. You'll be at the heart of ensuring our fleet runs efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with safety and customer requirements. From route optimisation to cost control and driver liaison, you'll help keep our operation moving.

Hours : Full-time, 50 hours per week

Salary : £30 000-£32 000

Key responsibilities

  • Design and optimise transport routes using route planning software.
  • Monitor real-time data to adapt and improve plans.
  • Manage transport costs by improving efficiency and resource use.
  • Ensure compliance with all transport regulations, safety standards, and ADR requirements.
  • Analyse route performance and prepare performance and cost-saving reports.
  • Collaborate with drivers, first line managers, and other teams to ensure smooth operations.
  • Keep up to date with the latest transport technology and implement improvements.

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in route planning within a busy transport environment.
  • Proficient in transport management systems (TMS) such as Sterling, ESP, or Qargo.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve logistical challenges.
  • Confident communicator, able to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
  • Why join ATL?

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • 30 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Health and wellbeing package
  • Life assurance
  • “Refer a Friend” bonus (£500)
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