Senior Transport Planner
Portadown Area
Full-Time & Perm
Salary Negotiable
Zenrec Exclusive
Company Bio
A family owned transport business is expanding their transport team and as such, we have this exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to further their career within a reputable company.
This position will involve flexible working hours, and being available to rotate shifts if and when required. It will involve some weekend work. These hours must be suitable to any individual considering this position.
Role
Reporting to the transport manager the day to day role will involve:
- Load building, may include groupage loads
- Planning routes for driver including liaising with shipping companies
- Being aware of scheduled maintenance & cleaning of vehicles
- Administration in a TMS
- Providing excellent customer service
Criteria
- 3 years' experience in a similar position
- Previous experience in using a TMS
- Maths & English GCSE at Grade B and 3 other GCSE's at Grade C or above
- Good geographical knowledge of UK and Ireland
- Excellent communication skills
- Full driving licence
- Willing to work weekends on rota
- It would be desirable to have a transport degree or similar & CPC qualification
(Our client reserves the right to expand on the above criteria to facilitate shortlisting)
Salary & Benefits
Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community