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Trainee Transport Planner

Aspion
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2FG, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Trainee Transport Planner position is located in Runcorn, Cheshire, offering a salary range of £24,000 - £28,000 plus a weekly bonus averaging £200.
  • The role requires candidates to have a background in transport and logistics operations, with previous experience in load subcontracting or transport clearance being highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with strong verbal and written communication skills, is essential for this position.
  • Key responsibilities include coordinating load opportunities with subcontract partners, managing work orders, and ensuring customer orders align with transport plans.
  • Candidates should possess good geographical knowledge and problem-solving abilities, and they should be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Trainee Transport Planner (Transport Broker)

Runcorn, Cheshire

£24,000 - £28,000 + Bonus  

Friday – Monday, 08:00 – 17:00  

Situated in Runcorn, I am currently hiring a Transport Broker to join a large organisation specialising in traction only and sub contraction of general haulage loads.  

The Benefits;

  • £24,000 - £28,000 basic salary
  • Weekly bonus (average of £200 per week)
  • Medicash
  • 25 Days holiday + bank holidays  
  • Free lunches
  • Access to EAP (employee assistance program)

The Candidate; 

  • A background of working within Transport & logistics operations
  • Previous experience with load sub contraction or a background within a transport clearance house is highly desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational abilities.
  • Good geographical knowledge.
  • Proven ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities; 

  • Coordinate load opportunities with third-party subcontract partners.
  • Input and manage work orders within the transport management system.
  • Communicate with customers about load opportunities and provide timely updates.
  • Ensure customer orders are aligned with transport plans.
  • Manage and respond to inquiries efficiently.
  • Support the onboarding process of new hauliers.
  • Assist in driving new customer sales efforts.

If you have Transport experience within the Road Haulage or Construction sector and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. 

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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.