Transport Planner – Trafford Park – Up to £35,000
Salary: GBP 30,000 – 35,000 per annum.
Job type: Permanent
Working Pattern
* Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:30
* Required to work early and late shifts for annual leave cover:
o Early Shift: 05:30 – 14:00
o Late Shift: 12:00 – 20:30
* Occasional Saturday morning work, paid as overtime
Key Duties
* Coordinate and plan Irish export trailer movements, including Dublin and Belfast routes
* Manage multi-drop pallet network C&D vehicle planning to ensure service levels are achieved
* Ensure all scheduled customer collections are completed efficiently
* Adapt daily transport plans to meet operational and customer requirements
* Maintain clear communication with drivers and internal teams throughout the day
* Monitor delivery performance and manage any delays or disruptions
* Resolve operational issues quickly within a live transport environment
Candidate Profile
* Minimum 3 years experience as a Transport Planner for a UK-based general haulage company
* Proven ability to coordinate workloads and communicate effectively with drivers and colleagues
* Competent IT skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
* Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
* Comfortable working under pressure in a deadline-driven setting
* Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
* Practical and solution-focused mindset
Note: This position is no longer open for applications.
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