Transport Planner – Days
Staines
Shift: 4-on-4-off; 6am – 6pm
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 (or up to £34,000 with right experience)
Full-Time, Permanent
Enjoy consistent hours, paid annual leave, and the backing of an established company that values its employees.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Data entry and dealing with customers and Drivers.
* Plan and organise vehicle movements.
* Book, plan and allocate jobs onto our Transport Management System.
* Organise Driver’s paperwork for the day.
* Act as the main point of contact for Drivers that report to the office, including subcontractors.
* Report vehicle defects to the Transport Manager if brought to your attention.
* Other general transport duties as required.
* Provide feedback to management.
* Answer office phone calls.
* Ensure vans are not taken home when Drivers are going on holiday.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Road knowledge is beneficial for this role.
* Reliability and trustworthiness so Drivers can rely on the information given.
* Knowledge of fleet and vehicles to ensure that the correct vehicles are sent to specific jobs.
* Good communication skills.
* Polite / courteous demeanor.
Required Attitude and Personality
* Must be reliable.
* Concise and careful worker adhering to CAA regulations.
* Reasonable IT skills (Outlook, familiar with using the internet).
* Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges and responsibilities.
Experience, Qualifications and Education Requirements
* Experience working in a logistics company previously.
* The role requires a clean CRC check (which will be carried out before employment).
* Ideally the candidate will have had previous training in Cargo Operative (non-screening) and Hazard Awareness – this training is also mandatory and will be completed before employment if the candidate does not already have it.
* GDP trained to handle Pharma bookings (can be undertaken prior to commencement of employment).
Benefits and Perks
* Annual birthday bonus and discretionary company bonus.
* Employee of the Month recognition scheme.
* Generous holiday entitlement up to 25 days plus bank holidays (based on length of service and shift pattern).
* Weekly fresh fruit basket.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Guaranteed weekly hours with paid breaks.
* Paid overtime opportunities, including ad-hoc hours.
* Flexible start and finish times to support work‑life balance.
* Full uniform provided, including safety shoes.
* Comprehensive on‑the‑job training during induction.
About Us
We are a CAA-regulated air‑freight transport company with over 25 years of experience delivering secure and specialist freight across the UK. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing dependable, compliant services for customers within and around the air‑freight industry. By joining the company, you'll have a secure, full‑time position with consistent work, supportive management, and the stability that agency roles can't always offer.
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