Transport Planner - MATTHEW OLIVERS LTD : Job Details

Transport Planner - General Haulage

Join a well-established and passionate abnormal load and heavy haulage company as their newest Transport Planner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive team in a growing business, offering future career progression.

Your Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the Transport Team and Operations Managers to ensure the safe routing of large and abnormal loads.
• Assisting with transport planning tasks, including briefing and debriefing drivers, monitoring progress, reporting delays, and managing paperwork.
• Liaising with internal teams and external personnel to ensure all processes are accurately followed.
• Building strong customer relationships by providing updates, answering queries, and preparing quotations.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are adhered to and promptly reporting any incidents.

Your Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience in transport planning, ideally with a variety of vehicles and large/abnormal loads.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent attention to detail, with an organised and adaptable approach.
• Good IT skills and a willingness to learn.
• Logical thinker with problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits:

• £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience.
• Monday to Friday schedule.
• 33 days holiday.

This is a brilliant chance to join a growing business and work on a diverse range of projects within an established yet dynamic team.