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Position: Transport Planner
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Circa 35 - 40k DOE
Bennett & Game are partnering with a leading transport and logistics provider specialising in both UK and EU road freight solutions. They are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their Birmingham office and play a key role in managing day-to-day transport operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a reputable company that prides itself on reliability, efficiency, and excellent customer service.
Transport Planner Job Overview
- Plan and schedule transport operations across the UK and EU, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Coordinate vehicle movements and driver schedules to meet customer delivery requirements efficiently.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including driver hours, vehicle logs, and relevant compliance paperwork.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, depot staff, and customers to resolve any operational issues.
- Support operational managers in ensuring legal compliance, including Road Transport Regulations, WTD, and UK & EU driver hours rules.
Transport Planner Job Requirements
- Proven experience in UK Transport Planning - EU planning knowledge desirable but UK planning is essential.
- Strong understanding of transport regulations, driver hours, and tachographs.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Proficient in transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Transport Planner Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary: 35,000 - 40,000 DOE
- Monday - Friday, full-time office-based role
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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