Transport Planner

  • Job Reference: 1291681984-2
  • Date Posted: 11 April 2024
  • Employer: Kevin Theobald Recruitment Agency
  • Location: South East
  • Salary: £40,000 to £45,000
  • Sector: Administration and Support, Air Transport, Airport Operations, Business Development & Account Management, Couriers, Delivery & Postal, Coxswains, Ships Masters & Deck Officers, Crane, Hoist & Lift Operators, Customer Service, Defence & Emergency Services, Executive & Management, Finance, Analysis & Reporting, Fleet Management, Forklift & Plant Drivers, Freight, Furniture & Cargo Services, Government & Public Sector, Import, Export & Customs, Public Transport, Rail Drivers, Rail Operations, Rail Transport, Road Transport, Scheduling & Coordination, Tram & Light Rail Services, Transport Planning, Modelling & Design, Truck and Heavy Vehicle Drivers
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Our client is a well established transport company located close to Heathrow. Operating both Air Cargo, UK Nationwide as well as mainland Europe and international shipments.

Our client is looking for a Transport Controller, this is a NIGHTS role Mon- Fri

Duties Include:

Planning/managing driver's routes

Managing drivers throughout night operations

Briefing driver's

Office Admin

Ensuring drivers complete daily vehicle checks, POD uploads.

Ensuring all documents are completed correctly with each shipment

Liaising with customers including taking bookings, providing update

Experience/Skills needed

Previous experience within a similar role

GDP Pharmaceutical Experience

Airport Import & Export Experience

Previous freight forwarding experience

Good knowledge of driving law / regulations

PC literate

Good customer services skills

You will need a full 5-year employment history, and a current DBS Certificate. You will be required to be Diligent, good with paperwork and PDA Equipment and have excellent communication and transport management skills. Previous work in the airfreight transport industry would be an advantage.