Traffic Planner

As a family business we are one of the leading privately-owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Established in 1979 we operate across 11 sites in England and Scotland with over 480 employees and 220 vehicles.

They offer a wide range of delivery solutions to many satisfied customers while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professional conduct.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join our team at our Irthlingborough site.

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday £12.98 p/h and £14.98 p/h overtime)

Daily duties include:

• Manage and plan the daily workload for the drivers
• Communicate and direct drivers for loading and unloading.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Provide accurate routing information.
• Collection and processing of paperwork
• Ensure that all current legislation and regulations are adhered to.

Who are we looking for?
The successful Transport Planner will have the experience, skill, and flexible attitude to take on this role and thrive.

• Experience within a traffic planning role is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels, in a professional and polite manner.
• IT literate.
• Thorough understanding of transport regulations, including drivers' hours and working time.

Note to recruitment agencies:

We prefer to recruit direct but we do have a authorised agency partner list for when we need a helping hand, we will be in touch if we need you.

The Freightroute Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
£12.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wellingborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Supply chain: 1 year (preferred)
• Logistics: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 55/24

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