The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting for a
Transport Planner to join a busy business within the
logistics industry in Tamworth. This
Transport Planner role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and previous transport planning experience within the
transport and logistics industry.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Transport Planner looking to work within a fast-paced
logistics environment, supporting trunking operations and delivery route planning across the UK pallet network.
As a
Transport Planner in Tamworth, you will be responsible for managing and optimising daily transport routes within the
logistics industry, ensuring high service levels, efficient vehicle utilisation, and compliance with transport legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and optimising daily trunking and delivery routes
- Managing hub runs and local delivery schedules
- Allocating consignments based on postcode, service levels, and network cut-off times
- Adjusting routes in real time to manage delays, breakdowns, and volume changes
- Liaising with depots to ensure network KPIs and schedules are achieved
- Producing accurate manifests and load sequencing
- Ensuring compliance with driver's hours and Working Time Directive regulations
- Supporting drivers with briefings, issue resolution, and daily communication
- Working closely with warehouse and customer service teams
Requirements
- Previous route planning or traffic office experience
- Strong UK geography and postcode knowledge
- Understanding of driver's hours and transport compliance
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Experience using transport planning systems
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy
- Knowledge of trunking and hub-and-spoke operations
- CPC qualification or strong transport compliance knowledge
- Full UK driving licence due to location
What's on Offer
- £15.38 per hour
- Stable and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for development within the
transport and logistics industry
- Free onsite parking
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- Online payslips
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing temporary assignment
- 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Transport Planner in Tamworth employer: The Best Connection Group Limited
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Contact Details:
The Best Connection Group Limited Recruitment Team
