Location: Swadlincote

Salary: Upto £30,000

Type: Full Time, Permanent (Monday- Friday)

Role Overview:

Are you a looking for a role within Transport for a Company with a passion for delivering excellent customer service?

2Fawcett are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our client based in Swadlincote. In this role, you’ll help manage our fleet of 30 vehicles, from vans to articulated lorries, delivering a variety of building materials to locations across the UK, including construction sites, merchants, and independent builders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and plan efficient, safe, and compliant vehicle routes from 48 hours in advance to the day of delivery.
• Maintain and update transport records, including daily logs, movements, and reports.
• Optimise vehicle scheduling for maximum efficiency and load capacity.
• Ensure compliance with the Working Time Directive and all relevant transport legislation.
• Arrange additional loads with sub-contractors and negotiate rates.
• Book wide load movements via ESDAL
• Provide support for inbound calls from drivers, sales, and yard teams.

About you:

our client are looking for a motivated and experienced Transport Planner with excellent knowledge of UK geography and the transport industry. You’ll be proactive, with strong organisational and planning skills.

Experience with MaxOptra, Nav, and Business Central is preferred.

Benefits:

Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 33 holidays per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays which increases with service

• 5% Pension Contribution

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

• Long service awards

• Staff rewards and discounts

• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Program)

• Westfield Health cash plan

• Life Assurance