At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan vehicle routes, coordinate drivers, and ensure smooth deliveries.
- Company: Dynamic transport operation in Wellingborough with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping operations running smoothly every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport/logistics, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Location: Wellingborough
Hours: 6am - 2pm
Salary: £32,000 pa
Keep the wheels turning. Literally. Are you someone who loves solving problems, thinking on your feet and keeping everything organised? We're looking for a Traffic Planner to become the heartbeat of a busy transport operation. You'll be responsible for planning deliveries, supporting drivers, communicating with customers and making sure everything gets where it needs to be safely, efficiently and on time. No two days are the same, so if you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy finding solutions, this could be the perfect role.
What you'll be doing:
- Planning daily vehicle routes and delivery schedules
- Coordinating drivers and ensuring deliveries run smoothly
- Responding quickly to delays, traffic issues and last-minute changes
- Liaising with customers, drivers and internal departments
- Keeping transport records and documentation accurate
- Supporting the accounts team with delivery queries
- Monitoring vehicle compliance and inspection schedules
- Working with depot teams to maximise efficiency and reduce costs
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience within transport, logistics or distribution
- Is organised and can juggle multiple priorities
- Stays calm under pressure and enjoys problem solving
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and computer systems
- Can build positive relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues
What's in it for you?
- A varied role where no two days are the same
- A supportive team environment
- The opportunity to genuinely influence how the operation runs
- Ongoing training and development
- Long-term career progression within a growing business
If you're someone who enjoys making order out of chaos and takes pride in keeping an operation running like clockwork, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is being managed by Bea Ukaye based in our Peterborough Branch.
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