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Job Opportunity: Senior Transport Planner
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm, On-Site)

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Route Planner / Senior Transport Planner to join a dynamic and expanding supplies company at Trafford Park, Manchester.
As a key member of our team, you will play an integral part in the success of the business. We are looking for a self-motivated, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a natural communicator with a positive, proactive attitude, eager to contribute to the growth of the company and be part of our winning team
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Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and coordinate transport activities across two depots, ensuring smooth operations.
• Book/ scheduling drivers efficiently.
• Monitor incoming emails and work orders, taking appropriate action.
• Process new jobs and work orders, liaising closely with engineers and drivers.
• Keep customers informed of any service delays or failed services.
• Act as a communication link between customers and drivers, ensuring timely updates.
• Allocate jobs to drivers, providing clear instructions and monitoring requests.
• Manage and adapt daily schedules to account for transport issues and changes.
• Use tablets and tracking systems to allocate and track delivery routes.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to monitor vehicle performance and delivery efficiency.

Requirements:
• Experience in transport route planning is ideal
• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized with excellent administrative skills.
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

What’s On Offer:
• Competitive salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year.
• Convenient Trafford Park location.
• Opportunities for career development and professional training.
• On-site gym with Personal Training (PT) sessions available.
• Regular social events and employee incentives.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full-Time / Permanent position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with plenty of room for personal and professional growth. If you’re looking for a fun, social work environment with great prospects, we want to hear from you!
Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. Discrimination, harassment, or bullying towards candidates or employees will not be tolerated.
Application Note:
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response within five days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.