Transport Planner (Nights) Job at Grtham NG BN Full Time NEW

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive. co. uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations. Transport Planner (Nights) c£40k Excellent Benefits Wiltshire Our client isa leading 3PL Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Melksham, Wiltshire on a Monday to Friday permanent nights basis (1800hrs 0400hrs). Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a transport office team in a busy and well-established Pallet Network operation. You’ll take full ownership of planning the freight, ensuring it’s delivered on time and in full. As this is a night role, were looking for someone confident working independently, who can make sound operational decisions and keep things running smoothly through the night. Key Accountabilities as Transport Planner: Debrief day operation Scan inbound & outbound freight Plan and route all network deliveries for the next day on a multi-drop basis (mixed fleet of 100 units) Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles for day and night operations Assist with out-of-hours incidents Support the wider transport team to maintain operational efficiency The Ideal Person for the Transport Planner role: Previous experience in a similar transport planning role Experience within a pallet network environment (highly advantageous) Forklift licence (desirable) Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and under pressure Good communication skills IT Savvy with attention to detail Confident decision-making ability Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment This is a fantastic opportunity we look forward to your application. Strive Supply Chain Limited [& associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive. co. uk