£28,000 - £30,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Telford, Shropshire
Driving And Transport
Posted 5 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday (shift-based, non-rotating)
Job Overview
We are seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our operations team in Telford. This is a permanent, full-time role responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery operations.
Shift times are fixed once assigned and do not rotate. Flexibility is required depending on operational demands.
Shift Patterns
You will be assigned one permanent shift following training:
- Shift A: 06:00 – 16:00 (Opening shift)
- Shift B: 07:30 – Finish
- Shift C & D: 08:30 – approx. 18:00 (occasionally up to 18:30 – includes lock-up duties)
- 8-hour shifts, typically between 09:00 – 17:00
- During training, hours may increase to 9–10 hours per day to support development and operational needs
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule daily transport routes efficiently
- Allocate work to drivers in line with legal and company requirements
- Monitor deliveries and collections, resolving issues in real time
- Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams
- Ensure compliance with driver hours, tachograph, and transport legislation
- Handle unexpected challenges such as delays, breakdowns, or last-minute changes
- Maintain accurate records and transport documentation
- Support continuous improvement within transport operations
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a transport planning or logistics role (preferred)
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
- Good IT skills, including transport management systems and Microsoft Office
- Flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary around £30,000
- Stable Monday to Friday working week
- Permanent role with long-term career prospects
- Supportive team environment with structured training
To be considered for this role please apply now.
Ryan Sliz
Ryan.Sliz@pertemps.co.uk
01902 312345
Division 042
Pertemps Wolverhampton
83 Darlington Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 4JD
01902 312345 / 01902 772222
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