Transport Planner

Irlam Associates

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 5 days

Rochdale, Lancashire OL12 0BJ

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The company, operating since 1919, is seeking a new member for its transport planning team in Rochdale.
The role involves administering outbound trunk freight, coordinating vehicle allocation, and managing queries and complaints.
Candidates should possess attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently or within a team.
The position offers a negotiable salary along with 20 days of paid holiday, increasing to 25 after five years of service.
No specific years of experience are mentioned, but a positive attitude and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Greater Manchester
Transport / Logistics
Full Time / Permanent

Company has been operating since 1919. The Company has 11 distribution centres located throughout the UK, operating UK & International transport activities. The warehousing portfolio comprises of over 1,500,000 ft2 of storage facilities which specialise within regulated industries (Food, Chemical and Pharmaceutical).An exciting opportunity has arisen to Join our transport planning team in Rochdale.Role to include:

08:30 – 1700 hrs working day
Administer and allocate all outbound trunk freight
Coordinating vehicle allocation for collections
Input all job discrepancies/amendments
Liaise with the collection drivers throughout the day and deal with any queries.
Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently through systems, emails and phone calls.
General administrative and filing support.
Telephone and administrative support for Customer Services where required.
Support and actively participate in answering incoming calls

Successful candidates

Attention to detail
Excellent attendance and punctuality
A positive and can-do attitude
Quick thinker and problem solver
Good communication and written skills
Ability to work within a team or on your own

As you will be working with a highly successful company, the position offers:

Salary is negotioable
20 days paid holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service
Company pension scheme
Life Insurance Scheme
Incentives and rewards
Staff social events

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