Simple Recruitment are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our client’s friendly team on a permanent basis in the Shepton Mallet area. If you are looking for a dynamic work environment and have a passion for transportation and logistics, we would love to hear from you. The Job: Operating in the FMCG sector, our client offers both cross dock and storage & picking services for a variety of temperature-controlled environments.Their mission is to provide a first-class service that ensures on time and safe delivery, as well as responding to customer’s needs in a professional and timely manner. Key Responsibilities: Logical thinker who can work methodically under pressure, with good communication skills and strong geographical knowledge. The role will involve efficient and cost-effective route planning through our TMS, as well as liaising with customers, drivers, and other departments within the business. It is essential that the successful applicant can work both lone and as a team member, contributing, sharing, and building ideas together to achieve the smooth running of the transport operations. Key Skills: Traffic planning Knowledge of tachograph legislation Prioritising work to meet time deadlines Quick thinking and problem-solving ability IT skills - TMS, Outlook, Word & Excel Effective communication skills, verbal & electronic Geographical knowledge Excellent attention to detail Ability to stay calm under pressure Positive can-do attitude and happy to work as a team Hours: Various shifts between 05:00 - 21:00 Monday to Friday.Weekend, Bank Holiday and on call cover on rota basis. Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum Our brief: Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet, who are seeking a Transport Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.