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Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Adaptable Recruitment

Posted 18 days ago, valid for 24 days

Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1BE, England

£35,000 per annum

Full Time

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

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Sonic Summary

Adaptable Recruitment is seeking a Transport Planner for a reputable company in Runcorn, offering a salary of up to £36,000 depending on experience.
The position is part-time, requiring weekend work along with Mondays and Fridays, and includes 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
Key responsibilities include managing traction shifts, liaising with customers, brokering load opportunities, and assisting in onboarding new hauliers.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in transport planning and customer service, along with strong communication and organizational skills.
Benefits include a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and free lunches.

At Adaptable Recruitment we have an Exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join a growing & reputable company in Runcorn working in a brilliant office environment with lots of progression for the right person. Package: up to £36,000 DOE Core Hours: Part Time - Weekend Work - Plus Monday & Friday Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays Location: Runcorn - Fully Office Based Benefits: Healthcare cash plan - Life Assurance - Access to EAP - Free Lunches! Main Responsibilities to Include:

Management of Traction Shifts.
Creation of work on our transport management system
Liaising with customers regarding load opportunities and providing them with updates.
Brokering load opportunities with our third party haulage partners (subcontractors).
Reconciling customer orders with transport plans.
Organise and respond to enquiries.
Assist in the onboarding of new hauliers.
Assist in new customer sales.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in a transport environment is essential.
Great Attention to detail.
Strong people skills and excellent communication.
Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
Computer literate with good knowledge of outlook, word and excel.

Experience Required:

Transport Planning: 3 years (required)
Customer service: 3 years (required)

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