Transport Planner

Resource Management Solutions

  • Wix, Essex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
New transport planner opportunity – Join a Leading European Transport & Logistics Company
  • Location: Wix
  • Working Hours: Weekly shift rotation: 07:00 – 16:00 and 08:30 – 17:30 (Monday to Friday)
  • Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
RMS is excited to partner with a leading European Transport & Logistics organisation to recruit a Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional with a strong background in transport planning and logistics to become part of a high-performing team.Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and review driver routes to optimise efficiency
  • Liaise with drivers and colleagues to ensure timely deliveries
  • Act as the key communication link between customers and drivers
  • Supervise and manage driver workloads
  • Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive (WTD) and driving hours regulations
  • Proactively plan vehicle availability for customer needs
  • Monitor customer requests, allocate jobs, and issue instructions
  • Stay up to date with transport-related issues and adapt to changes daily
  • Troubleshoot critical transport-related challenges as they arise
About You:
  • Hold a valid driving licence with fewer than six penalty points (no DR10 offences)
  • Ideally hold a Transport Manager CPC qualification or be willing to undertake CPC training
  • Solid understanding of the UK & EU Road Haulage Industry with excellent geographical knowledge.
  • Previous experience in transport planning or traffic operations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of transport regulations, including EU drivers' hours and WTD.
Who You Are:
  • Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise workload
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
  • Willing to learn and take on new challenges
  • Team-oriented, yet capable of working autonomously.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving ability.
  • Adaptable, reliable, and flexible with a positive and customer-focused mindset.
If you're passionate about logistics, thrive under pressure, and want to be part of a growing European operation where your input truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to join a company that values operational excellence and offers opportunities for professional development.RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.

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