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Transport Planner

WR Logistics

Essex

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GBP 37,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Join a global multisite logistics company as a Senior Transport Planner in Basildon, where you will coordinate multi-drop vehicles and optimize container planning across the UK. This full-time role offers a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday, along with a comprehensive bonus plan, health cash plan, and matched pension contributions. With opportunities for progression within a supportive team, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in logistics. Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Bonus Plan
Health Cash Plan
Pension Matched up to 8%
Life Assurance
25 Days Holiday Plus 8 Bank Holidays
3-Year Progression Plan

Qualifications

  • Essential Managers CPC qualification required for this role.
  • 2 years of experience as a Transport Planner is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the smooth running of the transport team.
  • Optimize planning for multi-stop collection and delivery routes.

Skills

Geographical Knowledge
Planning Skills
Driver Performance Monitoring
Communication Skills

Education

Managers CPC
2 Years' Experience as a Transport Planner

Tools

Logistics Software

Job description

Senior Transport Planner - Basildon - Up to £37,000

A global multisite logistics company is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Basildon.

As a Transport Planner, you will be working with a team of Planners coordinating multi-drop vehicles including pallet network. You will be planning a high number of containers throughout the week, working with subcontractors to route vehicles and containers UK wide.

Full-time:

Monday to Friday - 12:00 - 20:30
Bonus plan
Health Cash Plan
Pension matched up to 8%
Life Assurance
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
3-year plan for Progression to next role!

Responsibilities:

  1. Assist the manager with the smooth running of the transport team
  2. Optimize planning for multi-stop collection & delivery routes within legal requirements
  3. Monitor driver performance
  4. Assist with driver booking
  5. Book with 3rd party hauliers

Requirements:

  1. Managers CPC is Essential
  2. Multi-drop experience required
  3. Excellent geographical knowledge
  4. 2 Years' experience as a Transport Planner
  5. Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain experience

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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