Transport Planner (Nights)
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- England,South West,Wiltshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionStrive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.
Transport Planner (Nights)
c£40k + Excellent Benefits
Wiltshire
Our client is a leading 3PL Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Melksham, Wiltshire on a Monday to Friday permanent nights basis (1800hrs – 0400hrs).
Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a transport office team in a busy and well-established Pallet Network operation. You’ll take full ownership of planning the freight, ensuring it’s delivered on time and in full. As this is a night role, we’re looking for someone confident working independently, who can make sound operational decisions and keep things running smoothly through the night.
Key Accountabilities as Transport Planner:
*Debrief day operation
*Scan inbound & outbound freight
*Plan and route all network deliveries for the next day on a multi-drop basis (mixed fleet of 100 units)
*Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles for day and night operations
*Assist with out-of-hours incidents
*Support the wider transport team to maintain operational efficiency
The Ideal Person for the Transport Planner role:
*Previous experience in a similar transport planning role
*Experience within a pallet network environment (highly advantageous)
*Forklift licence (desirable)
*Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
*Ability to work independently and under pressure
*Good communication skills
*IT Savvy with attention to detail
*Confident decision-making ability
*Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
Strive Supply Chain Limited [& associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive. co. uk
Transport Planner (Nights)
c£40k + Excellent Benefits
Wiltshire
Our client is a leading 3PL Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Melksham, Wiltshire on a Monday to Friday permanent nights basis (1800hrs – 0400hrs).
Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a transport office team in a busy and well-established Pallet Network operation. You’ll take full ownership of planning the freight, ensuring it’s delivered on time and in full. As this is a night role, we’re looking for someone confident working independently, who can make sound operational decisions and keep things running smoothly through the night.
Key Accountabilities as Transport Planner:
*Debrief day operation
*Scan inbound & outbound freight
*Plan and route all network deliveries for the next day on a multi-drop basis (mixed fleet of 100 units)
*Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles for day and night operations
*Assist with out-of-hours incidents
*Support the wider transport team to maintain operational efficiency
The Ideal Person for the Transport Planner role:
*Previous experience in a similar transport planning role
*Experience within a pallet network environment (highly advantageous)
*Forklift licence (desirable)
*Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
*Ability to work independently and under pressure
*Good communication skills
*IT Savvy with attention to detail
*Confident decision-making ability
*Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
Strive Supply Chain Limited [& associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive. co. uk
Job number 3777496
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Company Details:
Strive Supply Chain
Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: Transport
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