Transport Planner

Transport Planner – Permanent Position

Salary: up to £30,000 – 34,000 PA (based on experience)

Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 06.00am – 15.00pm

Silver Arrow Recruitment has a rare opportunity for a Transport Planner with a reputable, innovative transport & logistics group based in Warrington.

A transport CPC qualification is preferable, though not essential for candidates with the right attributes.

Perm Benefits:

• Healthcare scheme
• Pension scheme
• Company uniform
• Bonus Scheme
• Potential for career development
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Your Role:

• Planning and allocation of nationwide and European deliveries.
• Ensuring that the operation complies with all regulatory legislation and best practices.
• Ensuring consistently reliable driver behaviour concerning safety, legality, efficiency and profitability.
• Managing day-to-day issues of the remote driver workforce, including welfare and pastoral matters.
• Attending Customer conference calls and meetings where required.
• Dynamic evaluation of operational decisions likely to affect group performance and Customer experience.
• Daily liaison with line managers to identify operational exceptions and implement solutions.
• Balancing own fleet use and sub-contraction.
• Minimising fleet empty running.

In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to a diverse Customer base. The ability to think laterally and make sound decisions will be essential. Additionally, you’ll need the aptitude to develop a detailed understanding of the operation and the specific characteristics of the broader sector.