Transport Planner

Excellent Transport Planner Opportunity in Gateshead!



WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Annual base Salary of Circa £35k per annum DOE – Client happy to discuss

Full time, permanent position from day one.

Monday to Friday working hours, optional hours of 6.30am -4.30pm or 7am – 5pm.

28 days leave inclusive of bank holidays

The best in training, upskilling and self-development

Based in Gateshead

Really relaxed, warm and friendly working environment.

Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.

Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth

Permanent position from day one

Warm, friendly and hugely supportive team backed my excellent senior leadership team



THE BUSINESS

Our fantastic client specialises within the Freight & Delivery industry. They pride themselves on their attention to detail and impeccable track record of delivering precise timed deliveries, time and time again. It is this track record and the reputation it created that allowed their company to grow from humble beginnings in the 1970s to the trans-European express company it is today, trusted, to ensure that aircraft and ships spares are dispatched and arrive exactly on time. They seek to appoint a talented transport planner to join their excellent team in Gateshead.

  

THE ROLE



Successfully manage an established and reputable HGV fleet

Successfully plan and maintain an HGV fleet

Ensure clear and pro-active communication with drivers and customers alike

Costing and planning routes for the HGV fleet

Ensuring excellent administration at all times throughout planning and execution

Laise with contractors as and when required

Representing our client’s brand in a professional and diligent manner at all times

Managing sub-contractors when required to do so THE PERSON



Proven experience working with HVG Fleet

Proven transport planning experience

Costings and financial experience in regards to transport planning

Extremely comfortable dealing with customers, drivers and clients

Previous route planning experience

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent planning ability

Knowledge and prior experience of curtain sizes and similar related aspects hugely beneficial   

  

TO APPLY



Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Kyle at Westray Recruitment Group – (phone number removed)