Transport Planner

7 months ago

Lichfield, United Kingdom Linkster Recruitment Full time

**Transport Planner**

Our Client, an FMCG sector company, are looking to recruit a Transport Planner on a permanent basis. They have a proven track record in developing talent and providing excellent career progression prospects.

**Key responsibilities** - **Transport Planner**:

- Plan daily delivery routes for all trucks and collection of return loads.
- Liaise with internal departments for shunting requirements.
- Monitor and book in all 6-weekly inspections, MOT’s and services.
- Liaise daily with drivers to record defects and distribute work.
- Communicate with suppliers to book in collections.
- Provide on call support on a rota basis.
- Monitor the tracking and telematics to inform customer service of delays or waiting times.

**Skills & experience**:

- **Transport Planner**:

- Experience and efficiency in Microsoft Office (mostly Outlook and Excel).
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
- Good at problem solving.
- Full understanding of drivers hours and WTD rules.
- An excellent team player but can also work on own initiative and make decisions when required.

**Hours - Transport Planner**
- Monday to Friday 0800 to 1700 (1-hour lunch break)
- On-call (once trained) every 3-4 weeks
- Overtime available at manager’s discretion.

**Benefits**:

- **Transport Planner**:

- Basic salary £27,664 p/a
- On call allowance £2,400 p/a
- Discretionary bonus £1,000 p/a
- Overtime paid at £19.95 p/h (1.5x rate)
- 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday (1-hour lunch break)
- Pension Scheme
- Permanent, no Agency

**Transport Planner**
- Linkster are Recruitment Specialists based in Ashby De La Zouch covering the West and East Midlands area across the great historic cities of Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services across the supply chain sector, from engineering and warehousing, to manufacturing and clerical._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £31,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Work Location: In person

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