Transport Planner

TRANSPORT PLANNER
STOCKPORT
CIRCA £35,000 + FAMILY RUN BUSINESS + GREAT BENEFITS

My client are a well-established, family run business specialising in Haulage for construction equipment. They are now looking for an experienced Transport Planner who is confident to co-ordinate the logistics for mainly flat bed, varied construction equipment across the UK.
As a family run business, my client have a passionate and rewarding culture with everyone able to bring and implement new ideas, ways of working and truly be valued for your efforts. If you are looking to be an integral part of a market leading business during an exciting period of growth and investment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a Transport Planner, Transport Scheduler or Transport Coordinator background who is looking for a varied and rewarding role in a small, family run team!

Responsibilities:

Planning and scheduling Nationwide routes for drivers Monitor and amend routes as and when needed Developing relationships with new and existing clients Communicate with drivers regarding work allocation and resolving any issues that arise Making effective decisions on the use of sub-contractors Communicating with and coming to agreements with suppliers Ensuring the required maintenance is taken out on vehicles and equipment Utilising the internal TMS to log resources and data

Skills Required:

Experienced Transport Planner, Transport Scheduler, Transport Coordinator ideally from a working with flatbed trucks Able to work well under pressure and manage a large workload Confident to liaise with colleagues at all levels Excellent geographical knowledge of UK Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work with a ‘can do’ attitude Highly organised with a good attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills Able to converse with and build relationships with customers

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV today for immediate consideration. The company is moving quickly with this vacancy; therefore, it is recommended that you apply without delay.

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