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Senior Transport Planner

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Trafford Park, Trafford

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Senior Transport Planner
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm, On-Site)

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Route Planner / Senior Transport Planner to join a dynamic and expanding supplies company at Trafford Park, Manchester.

As a key member of our team, you will play an integral part in the success of the business. We are looking for a self-motivated, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a natural communicator with a positive, proactive attitude, eager to contribute to the growth of the company and be part of our winning team.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Manage and coordinate transport activities across two depots, ensuring smooth operations.

  * Book/ scheduling drivers efficiently.

  * Monitor incoming emails and work orders, taking appropriate action.

  * Process new jobs and work orders, liaising closely with engineers and drivers.

  * Keep customers informed of any service delays or failed services.

  * Act as a communication link between customers and drivers, ensuring timely updates.

  * Allocate jobs to drivers, providing clear instructions and monitoring requests.

  * Manage and adapt daily schedules to account for transport issues and changes.

  * Use tablets and tracking systems to allocate and track delivery routes.

  * Collaborate with the Operations Manager to monitor vehicle performance and delivery efficiency.

Requirements:

  * Experience in transport route planning is ideal

  * Excellent geographical knowledge.

  * Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  * Well-organized with excellent administrative skills.

  * Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

What’s On Offer:

  * Competitive salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year.

  * Convenient Trafford Park location.

  * Opportunities for career development and professional training.

  * On-site gym with Personal Training (PT) sessions available.

  * Regular social events and employee incentives.

  * Free on-site parking.

  * Full-Time / Permanent position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with plenty of room for personal and professional growth. If you’re looking for a fun, social work environment with great prospects, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. Discrimination, harassment, or bullying towards candidates or employees will not be tolerated.

Application Note:
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response within five days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion

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