Location: Bishop Auckland DL14 8NR
Shift Pattern: 45 hours per week
Salary: £31,894.20
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join our team at our Durham site.
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday 09.00 - 19.00 (£13.63 p/h and £15.63 p/h overtime)
Daily duties include:
1. Manage and plan the daily workload for the drivers
2. Communicate and direct drivers for loading and unloading.
3. Build relationships with customers.
4. Provide accurate routing information.
5. Collection and processing of paperwork
6. Ensure that all current legislation and regulations are adhered to.
Who are we looking for?
The successful Transport Planner will have the experience, skill, and flexible attitude to take on this role and thrive.
7. Experience within a traffic planning role is essential.
8. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels, in a professional and polite manner.
9. IT literate.
10. Thorough understanding of transport regulations, including drivers’ hours and working time.
Job Benefits:
11. Hours of work Monday to Friday
12. 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with online booking facilities
13. Retail Discounts with Hapi*
14. Employer Assistance Programme*
Marked benefits available on successful completion of probationary period.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct but we do have a authorised agency partner list for when we need a helping hand, we will be in touch if we need you.
The Freightroute Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.