Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Stoke on Trent

Salary: Very competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week (Times TBC)

Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.

We are excited to announce the opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Transport Planner, based at our Stoke site. Do you have a solid background in General Haulage route planning of 30+ vehicles and eager to take on a role that promises excellent opportunities for career and personal development? If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity...

Simarco takes pride in being a great place to work, offering excellent training and career development opportunities. Join our team—apply today!

What we're looking for:

* Proven experience in general haulage transport planning

* Strong geographical knowledge and a proactive approach to route optimisation

* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:

·General Haulage route planning

·Routing and management of 30+ vehicles

·Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations/·Road Traffic Laws.

·Operators' Licence obligations, undertakings and Regulations.

·Microsoft Word and Excel at entry level.

·Ability to communicate at all levels.

·Ability to work unsupervised

·Calm and ability to work under pressure.

·Flexible approach to hours of work.

Key duties & Responsibilities:

·To plan the national and local vehicle and trailers resources in the most cost effective and compliant manner, achieving profitability and service excellence.

·Plan and allocate all national and local vehicle and trailer resources ensuring optimum utilisation and profitability within the constraints of cargo availability, vehicle availability, customer requirements and legal restrictions.

·Liaise and communicate with internal and external customers.

·Transport administration and data update within various operating systems.

We can offer you:

* Salary is very competitive and dependent on experience

* 25 days annual leave increasing, plus 8 bank holidays

* Company Pension Scheme

* Discount platform - including top retailers

* Full training and support

* Cycle to work scheme

* Employee Assistance Program

* Extensive learning opportunities

* Employee Engagement Forum

* Reward and recognition programme

* Pay day 'treat day'

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