Transport 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 Durham site.

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday 05.00 - 15.00 (£12.54 p/h and £14.54 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

**Salary**: £12.54 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bishop Auckland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Supply Chain: 1 year (preferred)
- Logistics: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 35/24