Transport Planner
Wolverhampton
Permanent
Salary – Competitive – Please apply for further details
Days - Monday – Friday
Prince are working with a well-established manufacturing company based in Wolverhampton who are looking to recruit an experienced Transport Planner. You will be responsible for planning the routes throughout the UK and Ireland for 6 vehicles, ensuring products are delivered correctly and on time to customers. You will be the sole Transport Planner onsite, working with a team of longstanding drivers and team members.
The Transport Planner will be responsible for:
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Planning vehicle routes throughout the UK and Ireland
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Ensure routes are planned to maximise efficiency, capacity, and cost
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Liaising with customers on delivery updates and status
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Carrying out weekly debriefs with drivers
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Booking vehicles in for service or repairs
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Dealing with driver compliance
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Booking ferries and delivery to contract sites
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Updating the company system with accurate routes, documentation, and information
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Dealing with customer enquiries
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Supporting with administration tasks within the transport department
Skills and Experience
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Previous experience with route planning/ transport planning is ESSENTIAL
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Computer literate
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Dynamic and problem solver
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Strong Communication skills
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This role would suit someone who has previously works as a Transport Planner / Transport Admin / Transport Administrator / Distribution Planner / Distribution Admin / Route Planner /
The application process:
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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.
About Us
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.
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