Transport Planner
Transport Planner – Stretford – Up to £32,000
Our client who are Logistics company are looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Trafford Park.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £29,000.00 – £32,000.00 per year
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
AM/PM Holiday Shift Cover:
Early: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Late: 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Occasional Saturday mornings (paid as overtime, in addition to salary)
Annual Leave:
30 days (including bank holidays) – Up to a maximum of 35 days with length of service
Role Overview:
Key Responsibilities:
Planning Export Trailers
Planning multi-drop collection & delivery (C&D) vehicles to achieve on-time deliveries
Ensuring all customer collections are completed
Adjusting schedules to meet customer and network demands
Liaising with drivers and colleagues to maintain daily operational standards
Monitoring driver performance and reporting delays effectively
Troubleshooting live transport issues as they arise
Skills & Attributes Required:
- Experience in transport planning for a UK based logistics company
Ability to manage and utilise people effectively
Good computer skills (full training on in-house systems provided)
Flexible approach to working hours
Ability to work under pressure in time-critical environments
Well-organised, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving skills
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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