Transport Planner

Job Title: Transport Planner General Haulage Location: Scunthorpe, DN15 Salary: £35,000kpa Hours: 09 00 Freight Force Recruitment Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy. Overview Freight Force Recruitment are working in partnership with an independent and very well-established road haulage company specialising in general freight throughout the UK. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Transport Planner to join our operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general haulage, hands-on experience using Mandata transport management systems together with a valid Transport Management CPC qualification (desirable). You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimising daily transport operations while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities: Plan and schedule vehicle routes for general haulage operations, ensuring cost-effective and timely deliveries Utilise Mandata TMS to manage daily transport activities, job allocation, and reporting Communicate effectively with drivers and customers to ensure smooth operations Monitor vehicle utilisation and driver performance, adjusting as needed Ensure compliance with transport regulations, including driver hours and health and safety standards Handle customer queries, providing updates and resolving delivery issues promptly Maintain accurate records of deliveries, ..... full job details .....