Junior Transport Planner

Description:

Junior Transport Planner

Location: Wolverhampton

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: From £12.71 per hour Negotiable depending on experience

Build Your Career in Transport Planning

Our client is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Transport Planner to join their growing team in Wolverhampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in transport, logistics, or general haulage—or someone with a good understanding of the industry—who is looking to develop a long-term career. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, along with genuine opportunities for progression within a successful and expanding business.

Working as part of a busy transport office, you'll support the planning team with the day-to-day operation of the fleet, helping to ensure deliveries run efficiently while providing excellent service to customers and drivers.

What's on Offer?

Monday to Friday, full-time hours
Temporary to permanent opportunity
Competitive hourly rate from £12.71 per hour (DOE)
Full on-the-job training and ongoing support
Funded professional training and development
Clear opportunities for career progression
Company pension scheme
28 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
Company mobile phone
Supportive and friendly working environment

Key Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with customers.
Support Senior Transport Planners with the day-to-day administration of the transport office.
Assist with planning vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and profitability.
Communicate with drivers, customers, and subcontractors to ensure jobs run smoothly.
Help coordinate driver, trailer, and vehicle availability.
Accurately process transport jobs using the company's transport management system.
Prepare ad hoc quotations for customers.
Notify relevant parties of abnormal load movements where required.
Provide drivers with job information and assist with resolving any operational issues.
Maintain accurate transport records and ensure all documentation is completed correctly.

Skills & Experience

A basic understanding of the transport, logistics, or haulage industry.
Previous experience in transport, logistics, planning, or administration is desirable but not essential.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Good numerical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of different vehicle, trailer, and load types would be advantageous.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Apply Today

If you're looking to start or develop your career within transport planning and want to join a business that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for training and progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful