Transport Planner
Location: Northampton
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, Rotating shifts: Monday-Friday 06:00 - 15:00 / 10:00 - 18:00
The Role:
Are you an experienced Transport Planner with a background in a smaller, fast-paced environment? Do you thrive on the challenge of keeping a fleet moving and ensuring customer satisfaction? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are working with a growing logistics company based in Northampton, and we are looking for a dedicated Transport Planner to join our clients close-knit team. You will be the central hub for the operations, responsible for the efficient planning of the 42-vehicle fleet and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our transport office.
This is a hands-on role where your planning skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication will be key to our success.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Efficiently plan and manage daily delivery routes for our fleet of 42 vans.
2. Serve as the main point of contact for our drivers and customers, providing timely updates and resolving queries.
3. Book and manage subcontractors to ensure all work is completed effectively.
4. Accurately input Proof of Deliveries (PODs) onto our Transport Management System (TMS).
5. Handle general admin...