Logistics Transport Planner

1 month ago

Walsall, United Kingdom Smartsearch Recruitment Full time

Logistics Transport Planner / Administrator. Salary: Up to £30k + excellent benefits and career opportunities, Based in Aldridge, Walsall. Working days Monday-Friday

We require an Assistant Transport Planner / Administrator to work for a leading company at their Walsall branch. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Dispatcher and Branch Manager to plan, coordinate, and optimise transport routes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of products to customers. 

The ideal candidate will have some experience of working in a Transport Administrator, Assistant Transport Planner, Dispatcher / Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator role, though consideration will be given to candidates with other relevant experience who can demonstrate high attention to detail and organisational skills.

Key tasks:

  • Work with the Dispatcher to design and coordinate optimal transport routes for HGV drivers, ensuring swift and reliable delivery of products.
  • Engage with customers to keep them informed and satisfied regarding deliveries and collections.
  • Efficiently manage paperwork, from processing documents to ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Oversee a variety of administrative tasks, including invoicing, filing, and handling phone inquiries, to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Take charge of managing service requests and responding promptly to site breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Proactively plan and schedule preventative maintenance and annual inspections for HGV’s and cranes, keeping the fleet in top condition.
  • Be a proactive team player, ready to tackle additional tasks and contribute wherever needed.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Experience in a Transport Administrator, Assistant Transport Planner, Dispatcher / Coordinator or similar role would be advantageous but consideration also given to candidates from other backgrounds who have excellent administrative and customer service skills.
  • High attention to detail and good organisational skills.
  • Basic IT skills (Microsoft office and other systems).
  • Excellent communication skills.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.

Equal opportunities and diversity: Our client respect and value differences and are passionate about their people, their customers and the planet.  They nurture an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. They are committed to building a culture that brings together the very best of their people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities and where they can flourish.

In joining the team, you will be able to apply and develop your skills and knowledge as part of a collaborative team that is helping to innovate and play a part in building a better future and creating value for their customers, their people, society and the plane.

Key words: Assistant Transport Planner, Transport Administrator, Dispatcher, Logistics Administrator.

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