Transport Planner (Nights)

Transport Planner - Melksham, Wiltshire (Night shift, Monday to Friday )

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
• IT savvy with attention to detail
• Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment

This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application

Salary: £35,800 Per Annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Town/City: Nottinghamshire