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Transport Planner

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 34,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Durham, County Durham

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Transport Planner
Location: Durham
Salary: £34,000
Hours: Monday-Friday

Join a well-established, family-led logistics business where people genuinely come first. Our client is owned and run by a close-knit family team, supported by a loyal senior management group, and their personal, people-focused approach guides everything they do.

Operating across the UK and Europe, they provide comprehensive freight forwarding and transport solutions. 

The Role
As a Transport Planner, you will play a key part in coordinating and optimising daily HGV routes. You'll work closely with drivers, customers, and the wider operations team to ensure deliveries run smoothly, efficiently, and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and schedule daily HGV routes across the UK and Europe

Liaise with drivers, providing clear instructions and resolving issues as they arise

Ensure compliance with all transport regulations and company standards

Monitor progress, update customers, and manage any delays or challenges

Work collaboratively with the wider operations team to maintain service levels

About You:

Previous HGV planning experience is essential

Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills

Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Knowledge of UK and European transport regulations

A proactive, organised, and team-focused approach

If you're looking to join a stable, supportive company where your contribution truly matters, this is a fantastic opportunity.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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