About this role
Loader & Transport Planner
Bedford | £30,000 per annum | Permanent | 6:00am – 2:00pm
Are you an experienced Transport Planner or Logistics professional looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same?
We are recruiting for a Loader & Transport Planner to join a busy operation in Bedford. This is a hands-on position, split roughly 50/50 between transport planning and working within the warehouse so you'll need to be comfortable getting stuck in physically as well as managing the administrative side of transport.
You'll play an important part in coordinating daily deliveries, working closely with drivers, customers, production and sales teams to make sure everything gets where it needs to be, safely and on time.
Your responsibilities will include:
Planning and coordinating daily delivery schedulesLiaising with transport providers and drivers regarding vehicle requirementsWorking closely with Sales and Production to meet customer requirementsLoading and unloading vehicles when requiredEnsuring vehicles are loaded safely and efficientlyCoordinating goods in and goods outChecking delivery paperwork and ensuring orders are deliveredScanning goods onto vehicles and maintaining accurate recordsManaging delivery paperwork and chasing outstanding PODsChecking incoming deliveries against paperwork and reporting any discrepanciesSupporting the smooth running and organisation of the transport yardOperating a forklift where appropriately licensedMaintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeepingSupporting transport training records and general departmental administration You'll ideally have:
Previous experience in a transport/logistics roleGood geographical knowledgeStrong organisational and administration skillsGood written and spoken EnglishConfidence using Microsoft Office, including being able to write professional emailsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyA full UK driving licenceA flexible and hands-on approachThe ability to communicate confidently with drivers, customers and internal teamsA Forklift Licence would be advantageous but isn't essential Working Hours & Benefits Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pmDue to current short-time working, there may be occasions where Fridays are not requiredPermanent positionAnnual company shutdowns, including approximately:1 week at the end of May2 weeks across the end of July/beginning of AugustApproximately 1 week over ChristmasAdditional floating days throughout the year