Transport Planner

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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:

Early Shift: 05:30 - 14:00 Late Shift: 12:00 - 20:30

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 mindset WR 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:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Logistics

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