Transport Planner

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Grantham , NG31

Pay/Salary: GBP27,000-GBP30,000 per year

Hours of Work: Full-time

Type: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate start (flexible for notice periods)

We are hiring a Transport Planner for our Grantham location to support the Transport Manager in ensuring a safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery and collection service for the Company and our customers.

Duties of a Transport Planner:

In this role, working alongside the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for:

Planning daily routes, deliveries, and collections for a fleet of 30 vehicles across multiple sites
Efficiently managing vehicle maintenance and liaising with local garages for immediate defect rectification
Oversight of drivers' working time and efficient scheduling
Providing weekly reports and feedback to the Transport Manager
Managing absence and collaborating with HR on staffing issues
Skills and experience of a Transport Planner:

As a Transport Planner, you should have experience in:

Demonstrated proficiency in transport planning
Knowledge of Word and Excel
Familiarity with tracking systems and strong geographical understanding
Professional telephone etiquette
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Reliability, a strong work ethic, and adherence to health and safety guidelines

What the client offers a Transport Planner:

This role includes:

Competitive salary within the specified range
Full-time permanent employment
Comprehensive training and support
About the Client:

Our client operates in the transport sector and seeks a capable Transport Planner to contribute to their efficient delivery services. You'll be part of a dedicated team ensuring top-notch service delivery.

Next Steps:

Apply to this role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Ama on our Tech & Engineering team on (phone number removed).

If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment Services - A Recruitment Agency in Leicester.

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website url removed .