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Transport Planner

Adecco
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6LD

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Transport Planner for a position based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds.
  • The role requires previous experience in planning transportation schedules and offers a competitive salary.
  • The working hours are Monday to Friday from 08:30am to 17:30pm.
  • Key responsibilities include organizing vehicle routing, communicating with sales and warehouse teams, and ensuring compliance with driver regulations.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, a problem-solving mindset, and proficiency in computer applications.

Transport Planner - Woolpit - £ Competitive

We are currently seeking a Transport Planner on behalf of our client based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds! If you have previous experience in planning Transportation schedules and are looking for a great company experiencing growth, this is the role for you!

Salary: £ Competitive

Hours: 08:30am-17:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prioritise and organise multi-drop vehicle routing across depots, ensuring efficient delivery.
  • Communicate with Sales to meet customer delivery needs and resolve potential issues with warehouse teams.
  • Monitor vehicle progress, adjust routes as necessary, and communicate accurate delivery details to drivers.
  • Ensure compliance with driver regulations (working time, tacho hours) while planning routes.
  • Build strong relationships with drivers, suppliers, and subcontractors to streamline operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the transport department and across the business.

What are we looking for?

  • Previous experience in a Transport Planner/Coordinator role.
  • Strong understanding of routing processes and procedures.
  • The ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
  • Problem solving mindset.
  • Well organised, self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
  • Computer skills and knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

If you are interested in this role, or know of someone that may be interested, please respond to this with a copy of an up to date CV for more information. Alternatively you can reach us on !

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.