Transport Planner

Job details
Pay
£30,000 – £32,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekend availability
Monday to Friday

 

Location
Barnes Logistics (Cheshire) Ltd, Nantwich CW5 6BJ
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
On-site parking
 
Full job description
About the Role

Barnes Logistics are an equal opportunity employer with multiple depots across the UK. With a fleet of over 90 vehicles and 120+ employees, we are one of the UK’s leading providers of logistical support and warehousing.

We are recruiting for this role due to expansion which had led to us establishing a brand new centralised planning team to service our group. The planner will be based in a recently completed refurbished office, with a newly established planning team. We are seeking a motivated, positive, and hardworking planner, who wishes to make a mark as part of a new team, at a very exciting time for our business.

As a transport team, we are personable and supportive. We care about our drivers and teams, and do our best to offer rewarding careers, where our people feel engaged, inspired and valued. We are a modern, progressive and aspiring business, looking for like minded people to join our team.

If you’re organised, proactive, and motivated to contribute meaningfully to our expanding and evolving operation, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Transport Planning: Plan outward loads and backloads efficiently, working closely with other Barnes depots.
Driver & Customer Support: Answer incoming calls from drivers, colleagues, and customers professionally.
Transport Administration: Update customer systems, add jobs to our planning system, and maintain accurate records.
Collaboration & Flexibility: Support the team by taking on ad hoc duties and contributing to operational success.
On-Call Rotations: Be available to answer calls 1 out of every 3 weekends.
Occasional Travel: Visit other Barnes sites when required.
What We’re Looking For

At least 2 years of transport planning experience.
A valid driving licence.
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent (preferred).
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience with transport management systems (desirable but not essential).
Key Skills:
Organised and calm under pressure.
Proactive, motivated, and willing to learn.
A team player with excellent communication skills.
Why Join Barnes?

Generous Salary: £30,000-£32,000, depending on experience.
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annually, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
Modern Facilities: Work in a modern, well-located office environment.
Career Development: Join a hardworking, ambitious team with experienced transport leadership.
Exciting Operation: Be part of a varied and interesting operation with a diverse customer base.
Working Hours

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 07:00-18:00. Shift pattern primarily 07:00-16:00, however flexibility required.
If you are interested in this role, please apply on Indeed. Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd February. Early applications encouraged!

Transport planner, Graduate trainee, Transport coordinator, transport administrator, transport co-ordinator, logistics coordinator, Graduate, transport team coordinator, fleet coordinator, depot coordinator, depot department coordinator, transport shift coordinator, operations coordinator, transport supervisor, transport shift supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

transport office: 2 years (preferred)
transport HGV planning: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

car licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/02/2025

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