Transport Planner

Transport Planner Location: NorwichSalary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experienceContract: Full-time, temp to permShifts: Various patterns available, including Monday to Friday and 4 on 4 off Experienced in transport planning and ready for your next challenge? Recruitable Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Transport Planner for our client''s busy transport operation in Norwich. You''ll play a key role in keeping collections and deliveries running smoothly, making effective use of drivers and vehicles, and keeping customers informed. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, starting through Recruitable Staffing Solutions with a view to transferring to permanent employment with our client following a successful temporary period. The Role Planning daily collections and deliveries using efficient, cost-effective routes. Allocating drivers, vehicles and trailers to meet customer requirements and maximise fleet utilisation. Ensuring transport plans take account of drivers'' hours, working time requirements and vehicle availability. Using Transport Management Systems, customer portals and internal systems to manage bookings and schedules. Communicating clear instructions to drivers and responding to operational issues. Keeping customers updated on delivery schedules, delays and changes. Liaising with the workshop to incorporate vehicle servicing and maintenance into transport plans. Coordinating driver cover, including agency drivers when required. Preparing next-day ..... full job details .....