Transport Planner

West Midlands Source: WhatJobs

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Location: West Midlands

Salary: GBP33,000 GBP36,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We re currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and growing transport operation.

You ll be responsible for planning daily transport movements, coordinating drivers and vehicles, and making sure collections and deliveries run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, is confident communicating with drivers and customers, and can stay organised when plans change at short notice.

Key Responsibilities

Plan daily transport schedules and allocate work to drivers
Coordinate vehicles and trailers to meet operational requirements
Monitor deliveries and collections throughout the day
Keep in regular contact with drivers, customers and internal teams
React quickly to delays, breakdowns and changes to planned routes
Monitor driver hours and ensure operations remain compliant
Maintain accurate transport and operational records
Liaise with customers regarding delivery and collection requirements
Monitor vehicle availability and assist with fleet planning
Identify opportunities to improve vehicle utilisation and reduce unnecessary mileage
Support the wider transport operation with general administration and reporting

PLEAS NOTE THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE YOU TO WORK EVERY OTHER SATURDAY.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience in Transport Planning, Logistics or a similar operational role
A good understanding of UK transport operations
Knowledge of drivers' hours and transport compliance
Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Good communication and problem-solving abilities
The ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Confidence using Microsoft Office and transport planning systems
The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

Desirable Experience

Experience within HGV transport, haulage or general fleet operations would be advantageous.
Experience with transport management systems, working with subcontractors or coordinating HGV drivers would also be beneficial.
A Transport Manager CPC qualification would be highly advantageous and may attract a salary towards the top end of the range.