Job Description

Overview

Duties and Responsibilities:

Route Planning Assistance

: Support the planning team with daily route preparation and job allocation for vehicles, learning to optimize vehicle usage under supervision.

Backload & Return Load Support

: Assist in identifying potential return loads and backloads to minimize empty miles and support revenue generation.

Vehicle Scheduling Support

: Help schedule vehicle movements, including preparing collection and delivery schedules and updating any changes.

Driver Liaison

: Act as a point of contact for basic driver queries, relaying information between drivers and the planning team.

Booking Collections and Deliveries

: Responsible for booking in collections and deliveries with customers and suppliers, ensuring accurate scheduling and timely communication.

Delivery Monitoring

: Monitor delivery progress throughout the day and report any delays or failed deliveries to senior planners for further action.

Planning Administration

: Maintain accurate records, update transport systems with daily job statuses, and assist in preparing basic reports for internal use.

Skills and Competencies:

Experience

: Ideally some experience in a transport office or logistics environment, or relevant qualifications (e.g. in logistics, transport, or business administration).

IT & TMS Familiarity

: Strong IT literacy, including Excel and willingness to learn Transport Management Systems (TMS).

Organizational Skills

: Good time management and attention to detail; ability to follow structured processes.

Communication Skills

: Clear communicator, able to work well in a team and communicate effectively with drivers and colleagues.

Problem Solving

: Willingness to learn how to manage problems under pressure, with a proactive attitude to seeking support when needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Planner