Transport Planner
We are a long\-standing family business, and we are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated person to join our growing team in Banbury as a Transport Planner.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in transport or logistics who enjoys working in a busy, fast\-paced environment and wants to be part of a supportive team.
As a Transport Planner, you will help make sure freight is moved efficiently across Oxfordshire. You will be involved in planning routes, supporting drivers, communicating with customers and making sure we provide a high level of service each day.
You will need to consider schedules, costs, health and safety, vehicle sizes and weights, driver hours and customer requirements.
Working Hours
This role works on a weekly shift rotation, Monday to Friday:
Week 1: 05:00 – 14:00
Week 2: 12:00 – 21:00
There will also be 1 Saturday morning per month, which is paid extra.
Salary starts at £33,000 per annum
The Role
Your duties will include:
- Planning and managing our local fleet for palletised freight deliveries and collections
- Planning work in the most efficient and cost\-effective way
- Using our IT systems for planning, tracking and transport information
- Helping to maintain a high level of customer service
- Communicating with drivers, office staff and warehouse teams
- Speaking with customers and keeping them updated
- Supporting the day\-to\-day running of a busy transport office
We are looking for someone who:
- Has good communication skills
- Has a background in haulage, transport or logistics
- Is confident using IT systems
- Has strong geographical knowledge of the UK
- Is reliable, punctual and well organised
- Can work independently and make decisions
- Enjoys working in a busy office environment
- Has at least 2 years’ experience in a transport environment, although this would be beneficial rather than essential
Pay: From £33,000\.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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