Our well—established and respected client has a permanent vacancy for a Transport Planning Assistant to support the day-to-day planning and administrative functions of the transport department. This role works closely with the Transport Planner and Transport Compliance Coordinator to help ensure customer service level agreements are met efficiently, compliantly, and in line with company standards. The Transport Planning Assistant is also to provide holiday and sickness cover for the Transport Planning. Role: * Assists with ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the transport operation. * Provides shift cover, including weekends for the Transport Planning. * Out of hour’s point of contact when covering planning. * Provide clear written and verbal communication with customers, drivers, sub-contractors, and maintenance teams. * Gather, analyse, and present transport data, including telemetry and fill rates, to support planning decisions. * Maintain accurate filing of driver compliance, training, and HR documentation. * Ensure all repair records are correctly documented and filed. * Create and supply PO’s (with authorisation) ensuring costs are allocated appropriately. * Take meeting minutes and assist in conducting investigations * Uploading timesheets and overtime * Review and sign off pre-advice documentation prior to invoicing, raising queries where necessary. * C...