4 ON 4 OFF TRANSPORT OPERATIVE / PLANNER | £28,500 | Birchwood, Warrington

4 on, 4 off | 18:00 – 06:00

KPI Recruiting are working with a well-established transport and logistics organisation to recruit an experienced Transport Operative / Planner to join their busy operation in Birchwood, Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with a strong transport background and previous general haulage planning experience. The role is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate general haulage movements.

• Allocate jobs to drivers and vehicles.

• Monitor the transport operation throughout the shift.

• Move jobs and replan routes when required.

• Communicate effectively with drivers regarding jobs, routes and changes.

• Monitor driver's hours and ensure compliance with WTD regulations.

• Maintain accurate transport and administrative records.

• Use Transport Management Systems (TMS), compliance systems and customer portals.

• Keep transport systems updated with accurate job information.

• Liaise with drivers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operation.

• Maintain strong driver engagement and communication.

• Provide excellent customer service and respond to queries.

• React quickly to changes, delays and last-minute requirements.

• Work effectively under pressure within a busy transport environment.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in general haulage planning.

• Strong background within the transport industry.

• Good understanding of driver's hours and Working Time Directive (WTD).

• Experience moving jobs and replanning transport operations.

• Confident communicating with drivers and customers.

• Excellent administration and PC skills.

• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS).

• Familiarity with compliance systems and customer portals.

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure.

• Proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

• £28,500 per annum.

• 4 on, 4 off working pattern.

• 18:00 – 06:00 shifts.

• Temp-to-perm opportunity.

• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

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Or contact the Commercial Team on 01942 597215 or email Gemmap@kpir.co.uk

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those candidates successfully shortlisted for the role will be contacted.

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