Transport Planner

Job Title: Transport Planner
Location: Runcorn
Pay Rate: £38,000 to £40,000 per annum
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Contract Type: 12 weeks Temp to Perm
Experience: 12 - 24 months experience

Looking for your next role with great pay, regular work and immediate starts?

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are currently recruiting a Transport Planner to join our client in Runcorn. 

You will have 12 - 24 months previous experience to be considered for this role. 

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £38,000 to £40,000 per annum
• Immediate starts available
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
• Regular, ongoing work
• Full-time hours available
• Free training and upskilling opportunities
• Excellent temp-to-perm opportunities (after 12 weeks)
• Clean, well-equipped facilities
• Comfortable break areas
• Vending machines
• Free, secure on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive transport team

• Plan efficient multi-drop delivery routes to maximise productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Allocate drivers to daily delivery schedules, ensuring optimal use of resources.
• Coordinate and manage daily transport planning to meet operational deadlines.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and internal teams to provide updates and resolve transport queries.
• Monitor route performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Ensure all transport operations comply with relevant legislation, company policies and industry standards.

• A minimum of 12-24 months experience working in a similar, fast paced role
• A good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations