At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and optimise transport routes for efficient supply chain operations.
- Company: Join a progressive company with a focus on teamwork and communication.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contributions, annual leave, and employee recognition rewards.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including Maths and English; ideally 1 year of planning experience.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33000 £ per year.
Temporary to Permanent
18:00 - 04:00 or 20:00 - 06:00 Monday to Friday
Based in Lutterworth
£33,000
Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Transport Planner to join their busy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and optimising transportation routes, ensuring efficient supply chain operations, and maintaining excellent communication with clients and internal departments.
Key Tasks:
- Ensure the daily plan runs smoothly
- Create suitable and effective load plans
- Check resource availability for the shift - reviewing the manning levels on a daily basis
- Managing drivers hours in relation to customer requirements and volume demand
- Trailer type utilisation
- Reduce Empty Legs
- Liaising with drivers both face to face and phone
- Production of reports
- Accurate data entry
Person Spec:
- Equivalent of 5 GCSE's grade 'C' and above including Maths and English
- Ideally 1 year planning experience
- Good working knowledge of Working Time Directives and EU Drivers hours regulations
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows package (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines
If you are interested in working for a progressive company and have a proactive approach then call us now!
Please call us for an informal chat about the role.
If you have sent us a copy of your CV and not had a reply within 5 working days we would kindly ask you to assume your application on this occasion has been unsuccessful.
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Benefits of working through The Caraires Consultancy:
- We pay the same hourly rate as your permanent equivalent from day one.
- We pay 3% employer contribution towards your pension.
- We pay annual leave as you accrue it from day one.
- We will ensure you receive regular contact from a Caraires consultant. Feel free to pop in or call at any time.
- Recommend a friend and you will receive a £50 retail voucher when they work a full week.
- Employee of the month: You could win a monthly prize if you're nominated by your line manager.
- We will deliver seasonal gifts as a token of recognition for your hard work.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Transport Planner - Nights in Leicester employer: The Caraires Consultancy
Join a progressive and supportive team as a Transport Planner in Lutterworth, where your organisational skills will be valued and rewarded. Enjoy competitive pay from day one, a generous pension contribution, and the opportunity for career growth within a company that prioritises employee well-being and recognition. With a culture of open communication and regular engagement from your consultant, you'll find a fulfilling work environment that truly appreciates your contributions.
