Transport Planner

Telford, Telford and Wrekin

£32000/annum

Transport Planner

Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: 45 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 7:30pm
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Transport Planner to join their busy transport operation in Telford.

This is a key position within the traffic office, responsible for planning and coordinating deliveries, liaising with drivers and customers, and ensuring transport operations run efficiently and cost-effectively.

The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and confident working in a fast-paced transport environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve operational issues quickly.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate vehicle movements and deliveries in line with customer requirements.
Liaise with drivers, customers, depots and internal teams regarding schedules and operational updates.
Identify and resolve transport and delivery issues proactively.
Respond to customer enquiries by telephone and email.
Maintain accurate transport records and complete relevant administration.
Support the accounts and invoicing team with delivery-related queries.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Ensure transport planning activities comply with company procedures, industry regulations and health and safety requirements.
Support fleet compliance planning, including vehicle inspection schedules.
Assist with other reasonable duties and ad hoc tasks as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience within a transport, logistics or traffic planning environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
The ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy operational environment.
Knowledge or experience of transport planning systems would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established transport operation in Telford, offering a competitive salary and a Monday to Friday working pattern.

If you have previous experience in traffic planning, transport planning, logistics or a similar role and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for consideration

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