Transport Planner - Stretford - Up to -32,000

Our client who are Logistics company are looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Trafford Park.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

• AM/PM Holiday Shift Cover:

  • Early: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Late: 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM

• Occasional Saturday mornings (paid as overtime, in addition to salary)

Annual Leave:

• 30 days (including bank holidays) - Up to a maximum of 35 days with length of service

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning Export Trailers

• Planning multi-drop collection & delivery (C&D) vehicles to achieve on-time deliveries

• Ensuring all customer collections are completed

• Adjusting schedules to meet customer and network demands

• Liaising with drivers and colleagues to maintain daily operational standards

• Monitoring driver performance and reporting delays effectively

• Troubleshooting live transport issues as they arise

• Experience in transport planning for a UK based logistics company

• Ability to manage and utilise people effectively

• Good computer skills (full training on in-house systems provided)

• Flexible approach to working hours

• Ability to work under pressure in time-critical environments

• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving skills

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.