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Transport Planner - Colchester

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 14.4 - 14.4 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Colchester

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Role Overview:
The Transport Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimising transport operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective distribution of products to both internal and external customers. The role requires strong planning, communication, and organisational skills to manage daily and weekly transport programmes while maintaining high service standards. 

Location:
Tarmac Colchester Office, Bellhouse Quarry, Warren Ln, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0NN 

Key Responsibilities:
Optimise transport programmes of work, maximising volume efficiency and sourcing the most economical transport solutions 
Plan, manage, and oversee daily and weekly schedules, including out-of-hours operations 
Provide timely and clear communication to stakeholders regarding programme updates and changes 
Support fleet operations, transport planners, and weighbridge staff to maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise haulier queries 
Ensure high levels of service and communication are consistently delivered to internal and external customers 
Coordinate cost-effective distribution of products in line with business objectives 
Manage material service levels through detailed pre-planning and regular communication with strategic customers 
Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operational delivery

Requirements:

Similar experience in a previous planning role

Ability to work under pressure/to strict deadlines is important

Working Hours: 
Monday to Friday with core working hours (8:30-5:30)

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