Transport Planner
Staffs site base
Hours of work: 06:00- 18:00 4 on 4 off
Up to £40,000 plus access to Sage benefits
Due to further expansion in 2025 this multi-site operation are looking for 2 more Transport Planners to join their team.
Job role / duties
Utilising a set number of vehicles to achieve maximum efficiency and reduce empty running miles.
Ensure all vehicles are available for the Workshop to carry out inspections, MOT, Tacho calibration, LOLER & reported defects
Plan and manage dedicated accounts including Pro-group / Night lanes and European involvement.
Assist the Customer Service team by gaining information from drivers
Complete all relevant worksheets in a timely manner.
Communicate internally and externally
Achieve targets as set monitored by Key Performance Indicators
Use Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, power point on a daily basis
Operate Road runner TMS and tracking software to track the vehicles and ensure they meet the delivery times.
Liaise with operations team to gather information if the vehicle is experiencing any delays.
Inform customers via email or telephone of any delays
To be considered for this role you MUST
•Good organisational skills.
•Reliability and dependability.
•IT Literate being able to operate Excel and Word. TMS experience would be desirable
•Upbeat and energised.
•Flexible and willing take on a variety of tasks.
•excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
•Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset
•Ability to work efficiently in a team environment
•Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
•Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
This role is based in the UK and does not have sponsorship opportunity
Our process is barrier free and we will ensure you are carefully considered for the role you have applied for. If you have not been successful for this role, please do apply to others or send your CV to jayne.vaughan@ethero.co.uk with a cover letter explaining what you are looking for and we will do our best to support your search for new employment.
This role is being advertised by the Telford office of Ethero, where you will find access to both permanent and temporary employment across a wide range of job sectors covering the whole of Shropshire. We also have offices in Stoke, Burton, Derby & Coventry. To find out more, go to