Transport Planner (Nights)

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Transport Planner (Nights)

c£40k + Excellent Benefits    

Wiltshire

Our client is a leading 3PL Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Melksham, Wiltshire on a Monday to Friday permanent nights basis (1800hrs – 0400hrs).

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a transport office team in a busy and well-established Pallet Network operation.  You'll take full ownership of planning the freight, ensuring it's delivered on time and in full. As this is a night role, we’re looking for someone confident working independently, who can make sound operational decisions and keep things running smoothly through the night.

Key Accountabilities as Transport Planner:

• Debrief day operation
• Scan inbound & outbound freight
• Plan and route all network deliveries for the next day on a multi-drop basis (mixed fleet of 100 units)
• Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles for day and night operations
• Assist with out-of-hours incidents
• Support the wider transport team to maintain operational efficiency

The Ideal Person for the Transport Planner role:

• Previous experience in a similar transport planning role
• Experience within a pallet network environment (highly advantageous)
• Forklift licence (desirable)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good communication skills
• IT Savvy with attention to detail
• Confident decision-making ability
• Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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