Location:
Brierley Hill
Salary: £39,408 + On-Call Allowance
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8am–4pm | 1 in 3 On-Call Rota
Taylor Stevenson are recruiting on behalf of a growing transport and logistics operation for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team in Brierley Hill.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business experiencing continued growth, with container transport being brought in-house alongside its existing refrigerated transport operation.
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner with proven container experience who can play a key role in the day-to-day planning and coordination of the transport operation. Experience within refrigerated transport would be advantageous, although this is not essential.
The Role
Working as part of a team of three and reporting directly to the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the efficient planning and coordination of the transport operation.
The business currently operates a fleet of approximately 10 articulated vehicles and is expanding its operation by bringing container trucks in-house. As a result, previous experience within container transport is essential for this position.
The role will involve working closely with drivers and the wider transport team to ensure an efficient and reliable service is maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and coordinating daily transport operations
Managing container transport movements
Coordinating vehicles and drivers effectively
Supporting the continued growth of the container operation
Working closely with the Transport Manager and wider planning team
Responding to operational issues and providing solutions where required
Supporting refrigerated transport operations where necessary
Participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience in container transport planning – essential
Proven experience within a transport planning environment
Strong organisational and communication skills
The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced transport operation
Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
The ability to work as part of a small team
Flexibility to participate in the out-of-hours rota
Previous refrigerated transport experience would be advantageous
Working Pattern & On-Call
The standard working pattern is Monday to Friday, approximately 8:00am – 4:00pm , with exact hours to be confirmed.
As part of the role, you will participate in a shared out-of-hours rota:
Weekday nights: 1 week in 3, with a £30 allowance per night , regardless of whether calls are received
Weekends: 1 in 3, with one full day off in lieu
Salary & Benefits
£39,408 per annum
20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension
Annual bonus based on company performance
£30 per weekday night on-call allowance
One day off in lieu for weekend on-call
Opportunity to join a growing operation and play a key role in the development of its in-house container transport function
If you are an experienced Transport Planner with a strong background in container transport and are looking for your next opportunity within a growing operation, Taylor Stevenson would be keen to hear from you.
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