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Transport Planner (Nights)

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.

Transport Planner (Nights)

c£40k + Excellent Benefits

Wiltshire

Our client is a leading 3PL Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Melksham, Wiltshire on a Monday to Friday permanent nights basis (1800hrs – 0400hrs).

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a transport office team in a busy and well-established Pallet Network operation. You'll take full ownership of planning the freight, ensuring it's delivered on time and in full. As this is a night role, we’re looking for someone confident working independently, who can make sound operational decisions and keep things running smoothly through the night.

Key Accountabilities as Transport Planner:

  * Debrief day operation

  * Scan inbound & outbound freight

  * Plan and route all network deliveries for the next day on a multi-drop basis (mixed fleet of 100 units)

  * Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles for day and night operations

  * Assist with out-of-hours incidents

  * Support the wider transport team to maintain operational efficiency

The Ideal Person for the Transport Planner role:

  * Previous experience in a similar transport planning role

  * Experience within a pallet network environment (highly advantageous)

  * Forklift licence (desirable)

  * Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

  * Ability to work independently and under pressure

  * Good communication skills

  * IT Savvy with attention to detail

  * Confident decision-making ability

  * Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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