Transport Planner

Container Transport Planner - Birmingham - Up to 32,000

Our client, who are a recognised transport company are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team in Birmingham.

As Transport Planner, you will be experienced in dealing with containers and routing vehicles UK-wide.

Package:

• Salary Up to 32,000
• 21 days increasing plus bank holidays.
• Two yearly bonuses (recently up to 9%!)
• Annual pay review
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent training programme - dedicated training suite
• Company paid quarterly team nights out
• Large, naturally lit modern office

The Role:

• Routing company owned vehicles
• You must Plan routes as cost effectively as possible
• Plan routes in line with WTD and Drivers Hours
• Ensure all customers are kept up to date
• All necessary admin must be completed
• You will be working with the Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standards
• Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. costing, agreeing charge rates with contractors, queries in accordance with the companies' requirements.

The Requirements:

• Extensive Transport route planning skill
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Strong communication skills

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.