A vacancy has arisen within the Transport department for a Transport Planner, working alongside the existing members of the Transport team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary + benefits.
As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, we have had unsuppressed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. We are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen our position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in our success.
The Transport Planner role:
This position will suit a person with transport and vehicle routing knowledge.
Working hours will be 8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday. Once full training is completed, there will be set work-at-home days.
The key responsibilities of our Transport Planner will include:
1. Planning the drivers and fleet both onsite and at the regional out-based depots to achieve set planned deliveries nationwide.
2. Efficient routing of the fleet to maximise and maintain customer service whilst ensuring legal compliance with driver working hours and fuel utilisation.
3. Adjusting plans daily to accommodate changes
To meet the requirements of our Transport Planner, you must have:
4. Good national geographical and postcode knowledge.
5. Experience of planning vehicles nationwide.
6. A background in transport planning.
As our Transport Planner, you will be:
7. Computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
8. Able to manage your own work time to achieve timed daily duties.
9. Able to work within a small team.
10. You’ll be a confident communicator and proactive problem-solver, with a knack for planning, precision, and keeping operations running smoothly — even under pressure.
11. Quick thinker with the ability to manage multiple activities into an overall plan
This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary, however in order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary.