Explore are a FORS Gold accredited specialist supplier of Transport services to a wide range of industries including construction, rail and aerospace. We strive to be the industry leader and deliver best in class levels of safety, service, and efficiency. Our Transport division combines over 50 years of construction logistics and haulage expertise. The Vacancy The role of the Transport Planner is to work directly with the Senior Planning Team to execute the daily plan effectively. You will be an excellent communicator in both verbal and written format and be pro-active and efficient in your dealings with the senior planning team. Within this role you will be required to autonomously to achieve your goals with specific attention to customers service, driver liaison and ensuring all deliveries and collections are on time every time. Main Responsibilities Manage the Planning Email communication with senior planners. Support senior planners with requested activity, to include contacting drivers or subcontractors, communicating plans to drivers/subcontractors (this list is not exhaustive). Plan execution and communicating issues to relevant senior planner and customer services. Debrief drivers to ensure actual times, trailer no’s and demurrage are recorded in line with expectations Support senior planners with driver hours and timesheet management. Skills/Knowledge Must have knowledge of TMS or demonstrate experience and systems knowledge. Have worked in a planning function previously undertaking similar duties. Ability to interpret and translate facts and information in order to explain situations and issues to people. Ability to follow pre-defined steps, methods or approaches but with the ability to modify and adapt when required. Qualifications GCSE’s or equivalent in key subjects CPC (preferred) Class 1 Licence (preferred) Customer Service Level 2 or 3 (preferred) What we offer Generous holiday allowance plus statutory bank holiday Full ongoing training/upskilling Career development and the opportunity for internal progression This is a permanent position, subject to a successful probation period Please be advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.