Transport Planner

Recruit4Staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading animal feed manufacturing company in their search for a Transport Planner to work in their leading facility in Wrexham.

For the successful Transport Planner, our client is offering:

• Starting salary from £29,000 per year
• Full-time, permanent position
• Day shift with weekend availability
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to deputise for senior roles
• Training and development opportunities

The Role – Transport Planner:

• Supporting the Transport Manager in the efficient and safe operation of the distribution department
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
• Assisting with the planning and scheduling of vehicle repairs and services
• Monitoring route performance and mileage
• Investigating and reporting accidents accurately and promptly
• Conducting audits and ensuring legal compliance with driver hours and tachograph records
• Overseeing vehicle cleanliness and defect reporting
• Supporting driver licence compliance checks
• Assisting with staff investigations and disciplinary processes
• Deputising for Routing/Head of Department as needed
• Promoting a team-based, compliant and efficient working environment

What our client is looking for in an Transport Planner:

• Experience working in a busy logistics/transport environment – ESSENTIAL
• Strong initiative and level-headed decision-making – ESSENTIAL
• Excellent communication and people management skills 
• CPC - DESIRABLE 
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and transport systems – ESSENTIAL

Key Skills or Similar Job Titles:

Assistant Transport Manager, Transport Planner, Logistics Planner, Haulage Planner, Distribution Planner

Commutable from:

Wrexham, Oswestry, Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Ellesmere, Chirk, Gobowen, Baschurch, Nescliffe

For further information about this and other positions please apply now.
 
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-23044