Job Title: Transport Planner
Location: Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA
Salary: £35,000 - £37,151.50 per annum (depending on experience)
Do you have routing experience within the Transport and Logistics sector and are looking for a new challenge? Our Transport department is seeking a new Transport Planner to join our team!
Working hours for the Transport Planner role are 1pm – 11pm, Sunday to Thursday.
This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of up to £35,000 - £37,151.50 per annum, depending on experience.
To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What Will You Be Doing
* Efficient route planning, utilising driver resources to complete all required deliveries and collections.
* Ensuring customer orders are delivered in the most cost-effective way while meeting expected delivery times.
* Collaborating and communicating with the warehouse and customer service teams to ensure a streamlined service.
What Skills And Experience You Will Need
* Full Driving licence is essential.
* Route planning experience is essential.
* You should be reliable and professional.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to balance conflicting demands.
* A strong work ethic.
* The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers.
* Respectful, honest, and with the utmost integrity.
* IT literate, with intermediate skills in MS Office (Word/Excel).
A Little Bit About Us
Watts Farms is a third-generation family-run farming business, established in 1952. We are growers, packers, and distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitality industry across Kent, London, and surrounding areas. In 2020, we diversified into direct home deliveries, offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from our farms, as well as a full range of grocery, dairy, alcohol, and pantry goods. We pride ourselves on quality!
What We Can Offer You…
* 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Payment reward for Friend Referrals
* 20% staff discount on our online shop
* Long Service Awards
* Development & Training opportunities
* Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments
If you meet the requirements listed to become our Transport Planner, please click ‘apply' today. We'd love to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.
Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol testing.
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