Transport Planner (Nights), London

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain&Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse&transport operations. Transport Planner (Nights) c£40k + Excellent Benefits Wiltshire Our client isa leading 3PL Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Melksham, Wiltshire on a Monday to Friday permanent nightsbasis (1800hrs 0400hrs).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, were 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 Good communication skills IT Savvy with attention to detailConfident decision-making ability Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment This is a fantastic opportunity we look forward to your application . Strive Supply Chain Limited [&associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive. co. uk TPBN1_UKTJ