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European Transport Planner

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 37,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newport, WLS, NP20 2GF, GB

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

European Transport Planner

Newport

Permanent

Our client is a well-established logistics and haulage business based in Newport, currently expanding their European operations. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced European Transport Planner to join their operations team.

This role will involve coordinating European transport movements, planning driver routes and managing shipments from collection through to delivery, while also supporting with customs documentation to ensure smooth cross-border operations.

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000 (Negotiable based on experience level)

Monday to Friday working hours

Established and growing logistics business

Pension Plan

Supportive team environment

Progression avenues available

Company social events

Free onsite parking

Role Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating European transport movements for company drivers

Managing daily transport schedules, routes and delivery plans to ensure maximum efficiency

Communicating directly with drivers, providing updates and ensuring progress is monitored throughout journeys

Maintaining regular contact with drivers to track locations and manage any delays or issues

Liaising with customers to provide updates on deliveries and manage expectations

Preparing and processing customs documentation including T Forms, commodity codes and certificates of origin

Ensuring all shipments comply with customs and international transport regulations

Booking collections and deliveries and coordinating with customers and suppliers

Monitoring shipments from collection through to final delivery

Updating internal systems with transport, shipment and driver information

Resolving operational issues quickly to minimise disruption to delivery schedules

Building strong working relationships with drivers, customers and internal teams

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience within transport planning, haulage or logistics operations

Experience coordinating European transport movements

Knowledge of customs documentation such as T Forms, commodity codes and export paperwork

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and routes

Excellent communication skills when dealing with drivers, customers and suppliers

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and problem solve effectively

Good IT skills and experience using transport or logistics systems

Ability to work independently and take ownership of transport operations

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.

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