A major UK & International Freight forwarding and Transport organisation are looking for someone to carry out a dual role as Transport Operator and Transport Planner. Must possess experience of transport, distribution operations and also transport and route planning. ROLE:Transport Operator - Transport Planner LOCATION: Essex BASIC SALARY: £35k plus ROLE: Permanent cross over role: Transport/Distribution operator/ Transport Planner. Majority of the role is Transport Operator, however will cover a Transport Planner who has a wealth of experience when he is away from the business or at busy times. The standard hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. However when covering the Transport Planner for approx 12 weeks of the year the hours will be changed to 1pm to 10pm. Transport Operator side to work within our busy distribution department. Working within a team providing good and accurate communication to customers and drivers. Good geographical knowledge of the Southeast of England is preferable along with transport knowledge regarding legal compliance, drivers hours, vehicle dimensions, weights and capacity. To meet UK Domestic customers' requirements for the safe and efficient transport of their cargo effectively and in accordance with company operational procedures and statutory requirements including Health & Safety to the satisfaction of clients and the profit of the company. Transport Planner side: Communicate efficiently and effectively with internal and external customers, Drivers, suppliers, and other offices. Assisting planning or re planning of Distribution vehicles/ routes Utilise vehicle fleet in the most effective way. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential transport operations and transport planning experience, working with drivers, experience of a busy distribution environment, Knowledge of Drivers Hours & Transport Regulations