Transport Planner

Reporting into the Logistics Manager, this is an exciting Transport Planner role with a business that actively looks to reward success and develop its people. HOURS OF WORK: Mondays to Fridays on Days. THE ROLE: A fast-paced Transport Planning role - where you will be planning a fleet of 30+ vehicles on multi-drop routes across the UK. Identification of subcontracting and backload requirements and arranging these accordingly. Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers. Thinking commercially at all times. Other operational requirements as they arise - this is a fast-paced Logistics business so you will have a wide scope to contribute in various areas. Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career. THE PERSON: Transport Planning experience - ESSENTIAL Multi-drop experience - DESIRABLE Transport operational experience - DESIRABLE Able to commute to & from the Rochdale area on a daily basis. Good commercial & financial awareness of the impact Planning has upon the Transport operation. Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same. A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation. Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential. ABOUT US: With over 22 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Rochdale, England Start: ASAP Salary / Rate: £33000 - £39000 per annum + Benefits Posted: 2025-08-07 14:00:16