Transport Planner - Haulage
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
Hours: 50 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday + 1 Saturday in every 4 weeks
On-Call: 1 week on a rota
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy haulage operation. Please only apply if you a Planner who manages routes.
You must have at least 2 years' experience working as a Transport Planner within the haulage industry.
This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who already understands transport planning, driver allocation and the day-to-day demands of a busy haulage operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate daily deliveries and collections.
- Allocate drivers, vehicles and loads efficiently.
- Plan routes and maximise fleet utilisation.
- Monitor transport operations and resolve delays or issues.
- Communicate with drivers, customers and warehouse teams.
- Ensure compliance with drivers' hours, tachographs and transport legislation.
- Maintain accurate records and update transport management systems.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Transport Planner within the haulage industry.
- Proven experience planning and coordinating daily transport operations.
- Good knowledge of UK roads and geography.
- Understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs and transport regulations.
- Experience allocating drivers, vehicles and loads.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
- Experience using TMS and Microsoft Office.
Please note: Previous experience as a Transport Planner within a haulage company is essential. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £42,000 per annum.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Established and busy transport operation.
- Opportunity for career development and progression.
Experienced Transport Planner in Dudley employer: Simply Jobsworth
At Simply Jobsworth, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering competitive pay and a supportive work environment for our Class 2 HIAB Drivers in Tipton. Our team enjoys a strong work-life balance with daytime shifts and opportunities for professional growth within the logistics sector, making it a rewarding place to build your career while contributing to essential deliveries in the construction industry.
