Transport Planner

Monday – Friday 06.00 – 16.00 / 09.00 – 19.00 rotating My client is seeking an proactive Transport Planner to join their busy team in Belper. The purpose of the role will be to plan and execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost-efficient means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements.

Job Role: Make full use of all IT systems, TMS and customer portals to ensure efficient fleet (40 vehicles) and driver deployment. Planning in a general haulage environment and in conjunction with the pallet network Fully utilise all vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of drivers/vehicles/trailers/customer deliveries and backloads.

Communicate and share plans to the transport team to deliver through efficiency and maintain customer service levels. Work as part of a team and participate in cross training initiatives to provide effective cover in a colleague's absence.

Identify, communicate, and drive any continuous improvements to continually develop the operation of the business. Monday – Friday 06.00 – 16.00 / 09.00 – 19.00 rotating Experience/Skills required: Strong knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations Working knowledge of transport operation systems Geographical knowledge Relevant transport and planning experience Analysing and solving logistic problems Transport operation systems Benefits 22 days holiday + bank holidays Life Assurance Pension Full Uniform and PPE Onsite Parking Employee Assistance Programme

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