Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Location: Edmonton

Hourly rate:£15.38

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Contract: Temporary 3 months

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established business within the plant hire industry, who are looking for an experienced and organised Transport Planner to join their team.

The Role

As Transport Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating daily deliveries and collections, ensuring work is planned and allocated efficiently.
• Arranging delivery and collection booking slots with customers.
• Keeping customers updated on expected arrival and collection times.
• Liaising with customers to ensure their transport requirements are met.
• Allocating work to drivers via the PDA and driving scheduler.
• Checking driver loads before vehicles leave the depot and upon their return.
• Coordinating the collection and return of equipment from suppliers and other depots.
• Liaising with third-party transport providers.
• Contacting customers the day before deliveries and collections to confirm requirements.
• Providing regular transport reports to the Transport Manager.
• Ensuring deliveries leave the depot on time and collections are completed within the required timescales.
• Supporting the wider transport operation and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator or similar role.

We are looking for Candidates that are highly organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced operation where priorities can change throughout the day. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be dealing regularly with drivers, customers, suppliers and third-party transport providers.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous transport planning or coordination experience.
• Good knowledge of UK geography and route planning.
• Experience working with vehicles from 3.5T up to HGV Class 1
• Understanding of driving legislation and vehicle loading requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A proactive and adaptable approach.

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