Transport Planner in Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Transport Planner - Trafford Park - Up to £34,000
A dynamic and fast-paced transport operation is seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to support daily logistics activities. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a time-critical environment and can effectively coordinate transport operations while maintaining high service standards.
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £34,000
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
Required to work early and late shifts for annual leave cover:
Occasional Saturday morning work, paid as overtime
Key Duties
Coordinate and plan Irish export trailer movements, including Dublin and Belfast routes
Manage multi-drop pallet network C&D vehicle planning to ensure service levels are achieved
Ensure all scheduled customer collections are completed efficiently
Adapt daily transport plans to meet operational and customer requirements
Maintain clear communication with drivers and internal teams throughout the day
Monitor delivery performance and manage any delays or disruptions
Resolve operational issues quickly within a live transport environment
Candidate Profile
Min 3 years experience as a Transport Planner for a UK based general haulage company
Proven ability to coordinate workloads and communicate effectively with drivers and colleagues
Competent IT skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
Comfortable working under pressure in a deadline-driven setting
Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
Practical and solution-focused mindsetWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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- Location:
- Manchester
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Planner, Transport, Planning