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Jark PLC
Transport Planner
Worcester Park, London
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £34,500 - 37,500 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Jark PLC
- Closes
- 04 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
My client, a Transport company based in Worcester is looking to recruit a Transport Planner on a Permanent basis.
You will support the Transport Manager in the day-to-day functions of running the Transport Operation, stepping into the Managers role when he is off-site.
The main responsibilities of the role include
- Plan and schedule multi-drop deliveries across the UK
- Work closely with warehouse team to meet delivery deadlines
- Monitor vehicle movements using tracking system
- Manage driver route-plans
- Work closely with in-house customer service team to manage deliveries
- Ensure legal compliance on all drive/transport legislation
- Manage issues as they arise
- Implement any cost savings where possible
As a suitable candidates you will offer the following
- previous experience in a similar role with multi-drop deliveries
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK
- A strong personality who is able to manage different personalities across the transport team
- Methodical and diligent with your paperwork
- Good IT skills including Traffic Management System(TMS) and EXCEL
- Excellent knowledge of Driver Compliance and Transport Legislation
- An ability to prioritize workload
This role is Mon-Fri from (Apply online only) but some flexibility may be required during holiday and sickness
The salary on offer is up to £37,500
Keywords
Transport Planner, TMS, Descartes, Drive legislation, Compliance, vehicle tracking
Ad ID: 5416900912
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