Transport Planner

We are currently recruiting for a Tranport Planner for a 3 month period (potentially longer) based in the Swindon area.

About the Transport Planner role:

* Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm (40 hours paid).

* Salary is £30K pro rata

* Temporary role - minimum 3 month period

* Based in Swindon (SN3)

* Immediate start

Duties & responsibilities for the Transport Planner role:

* Plan, optimise & communicate local and nationwide delivery routes for vehicles.

* Effectively plan loads to vehicles ensuring on-time deliveries.

* Ensure all routes are legally compliant in line with driver's hours legislation, working time directive and vehicle weight restrictions

* Ensure all operational goals are met whilst maintaining focus on customer requirements

* Communicate efficiently and effectively with both team members and other departments

Skills / Experience required for the Transport Planner role:

* Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously

* Strong attention to detail

* A good goegraphical knowledge is essential

* Excellent communication skilss

* Previous experience of working in a planning or similar role is required

* A good understanding of driver's hours would be beneficial

* Good IT knowledge to include Microsoft Excel, Word etc

To be considered for the Transport Planner role apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed