Route Planner Transport Planner
Chelmsford outskirts - Free Parking !! Driver required
£33,000 per year plus quarterly bonus
Join a great company with a fantastic culture, supportive team and genuinely fun working environment.
If you have experience with route planning or transport planning looking for your next opportunity with a friendly, well established business that truly values its people - call me.
We are recruiting for our client who are looking for a confident, organised and proactive Route Planner to join a lovely team based near Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a successful company with an excellent reputation, where teamwork, positivity and customer service are at the heart of everything they do.
You will be plannibg for a fleet of vehicles operating across multiple sites across the country. This will be a busy varied role
If you love route planning, transport coordination and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be the perfect fit.
The Role
As part of the planning team, you will work closely with the Service Manager, Drivers, Sales Team, Customer Service Team and Depot Managers to ensure daily operations are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.
Your day will include
Planning and coordinating daily transport routes
Allocating services, deliveries and collections effectively
Supporting drivers with daily schedules and job allocations
Managing daily transport activity to maintain exceptional customer service
Resolving operational issues quickly and efficiently
Working collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure smooth service delivery
About You
Experience in route planning, transport planning or a very similar logistics role
Strong IT skills including Word and Excel
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Customer focused with a positive, adaptable approach
Own transport is essential due to office location
What’s On Offer
£33,000 per annum depending on experience
Bonus scheme
Full time permanent role
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30
21 days holiday plus bank holidays
Workplace Pension Scheme after three months
Private medical insurance after six months
Company pension
On site parking
If you are looking for a rewarding role within a friendly team, great company culture and a business where your skills will be genuinely appreciated, we would love to hear from you