Transport Planner Permanent Role Salary: £35,000 per year, potentially more depending on experience Location: Redditch Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (MondayFriday, 08:0017:00 with 1-hour unpaid lunch break) Coats Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on a permanent basis for our well-established client in the logistics sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing business within the Transport and Distribution industry. Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Day-to-day route planning and scheduling Ensuring vehicle utilisation is efficient to maximise cost-effectiveness Maintaining compliance with Vehicle and Tachograph legislation Liaising with drivers and account managers to resolve issues and maintain service standards Scheduling vehicle maintenance work and rectifying any defects that arise The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Minimum 1 years route planning experience Strong communication and administration skills Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) Knowledge of Driver Time Directive regulations Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network Analytical and problem-solving skills Contract & Working Hours: Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week) Core hours: Monday to Friday, 08:0017:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch) Flexibility required as this is a live transport planning role, overtime may be needed to maintain service levels when necessary Benefits: Casual dress code Company pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Bonus scheme