We are First Choice Staff Ltd, a specialist recruitment company with over 33 years of expertise in the freight forwarding and logistics sector. Serving a diverse range of clients from global logistics leaders to fast-growing SMEs, we provide tailored recruitment solutions for permanent, contract, and temporary roles. As a proud member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), we maintain the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and successful placements across North America.
We are currently seeking a Transport Planner to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about logistics and want to be part of a trusted agency dedicated to excellence, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career with us.
You'll be the mastermind behind crafting efficient route plans that keep our operations running smoothly and timely
Dive into the world of numbers as you generate accurate quotations with the precision of a seasoned strategist
Foster strong relationships with clients, acting as the vital bridge between their needs and our services
You've got transport planning down to a science, and you know how to get from A to B efficiently
Your geographical experience isn't just good, it's downright impressive. You could probably teach a course!
You're a whiz at providing quotations, ensuring they're accurate and competitive every time
Our customer close to Heathrow is looking for a Transport Planner to assist with the day-day running and planning of their busy and expanding transport department.
The hours of work will be Monday to Friday working 9 hours between and paying between £35,000 - £40,000 p.a. depending on experience.
Duties to include:
Daily route planning of vehicles.
Taking external bookings via telephone and email, ensuring all information is captured.
Daily contact with drivers to ensure jobs are collected and delivered on time.
Providing quotations to customers.
Maintaining and building relationships with customers.
General office duties.
The successful person must have the following:
Previous experience in a busy and reactive transport environment.
Great communicator and team player.
Proactive and able to adapt to an ever changing day.
Previous experience in providing quotations and cost savings
on call 1 in 4 weekends
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
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Transport Planner in Heathrow employer: First Choice Staff Ltd
First Choice Staff Ltd is an attractive employer due to its focus on specialized roles in the logistics sector, offering employees opportunities to develop their skills in handling high-value goods. The company promotes a strong work ethic and provides a supportive environment for professional growth.
