We are currently recruiting for a Tranport Planner for a 3 month period (potentially longer) based in the Swindon area. About the Transport Planner role: * Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm (40 hours paid). * Salary is £30K pro rata * Temporary role - minimum 3 month period * Based in Swindon (SN3) * Immediate start Duties & responsibilities for the Transport Planner role: * Plan, optimise & communicate local and nationwide delivery routes for vehicles. * Effectively plan loads to vehicles ensuring on-time deliveries. * Ensure all routes are legally compliant in line with driver's hours legislation, working time directive and vehicle weight restrictions * Ensure all operational goals are met whilst maintaining focus on customer requirements * Communicate efficiently and effectively with both team members and other departments Skills / Experience required for the Transport Planner role: * Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously * Strong attention to detail * A good goegraphical knowledge is essential * Excellent communication skilss * Previous experience of working in a planning or similar role is required * A good understanding of driver's hours would be beneficial * Good IT knowledge to include Microsoft Excel, Word etc To be considered for the Transport Planner role apply today
