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Senior Transport Planner
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- Worksop
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Senior Transport Planner – Worksop - £40,000 - £45,000
We are working with an award-winning transport and logistics business to recruit an experienced Senior Transport Planner. This is a hands-on Senior Transport Planner role responsible for planning a dedicated fleet of approximately 20–30 Class 1 HGVs. It is suited to an experienced planner who enjoys operational planning rather than people management.
Package & Benefits:
Up to £45,000 salary (dependent on experience)
Hybrid working available following successful probation
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension scheme
Medicash healthcare
Death in Service benefit
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
Onsite canteen
Ongoing training and developmentKey Responsibilities:
Plan and optimise a dedicated fleet of approximately 20-30 Class 1 flatbed vehicles
Maximise vehicle utilisation while maintaining exceptional customer service
Build and maintain strong working relationships with drivers
Coordinate vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules and driver holidays
Work closely with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure customer requirements are met
Support the wider planning function to ensure workloads are effectively managed
Monitor and improve key transport KPIs
Ensure jobs are completed accurately and handed over for invoicing
React quickly to changing operational demands and resolve issues efficientlyAbout You:
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner who is confident managing a busy fleet and enjoys working in a fast-moving logistics environment.
You'll ideally have-
Previous experience within a Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner position
Experience planning a fleet of 20+ HGV Class 1 vehicles
Strong knowledge of transport planning within a distribution or logistics operation
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build strong relationships with drivers and internal stakeholders
The ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions under pressure
A proactive and resilient approach with strong organisational skills
CPC qualification or a willingness to work towards oneDesirable:
Experience planning flatbed vehicles
Experience within construction logistics or heavy haulageIf you are interested in finding out more about this Senior Transport Planner opportunity, please click 'apply now'.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire
We are working with an award-winning transport and logistics business to recruit an experienced Senior Transport Planner. This is a hands-on Senior Transport Planner role responsible for planning a dedicated fleet of approximately 20–30 Class 1 HGVs. It is suited to an experienced planner who enjoys operational planning rather than people management.
Package & Benefits:
Up to £45,000 salary (dependent on experience)
Hybrid working available following successful probation
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension scheme
Medicash healthcare
Death in Service benefit
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
Onsite canteen
Ongoing training and developmentKey Responsibilities:
Plan and optimise a dedicated fleet of approximately 20-30 Class 1 flatbed vehicles
Maximise vehicle utilisation while maintaining exceptional customer service
Build and maintain strong working relationships with drivers
Coordinate vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules and driver holidays
Work closely with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure customer requirements are met
Support the wider planning function to ensure workloads are effectively managed
Monitor and improve key transport KPIs
Ensure jobs are completed accurately and handed over for invoicing
React quickly to changing operational demands and resolve issues efficientlyAbout You:
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner who is confident managing a busy fleet and enjoys working in a fast-moving logistics environment.
You'll ideally have-
Previous experience within a Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner position
Experience planning a fleet of 20+ HGV Class 1 vehicles
Strong knowledge of transport planning within a distribution or logistics operation
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build strong relationships with drivers and internal stakeholders
The ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions under pressure
A proactive and resilient approach with strong organisational skills
CPC qualification or a willingness to work towards oneDesirable:
Experience planning flatbed vehicles
Experience within construction logistics or heavy haulageIf you are interested in finding out more about this Senior Transport Planner opportunity, please click 'apply now'.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire