Trinity Business Support are working with an established family business in Gateshead, who are now looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their operation.

Our client is looking for a dynamic individual with either a solid experience in transport planning or someone who has worked in and around transport that would like to move into a planning role.

The successful candidate will have close communication with key clients, as well as other haulage companies.

Main Duties:

Reporting directly to the GM, you will:

* Be part of a team and take responsibility for UK transport and movements.

* Within the role, you will be encouraged to create new business, giving potential into the wider UK regions, making a significant impact on the growth of the business, whilst working within an operational role.

* As a transport planner, you will become an expert on your product, confidently marketing the benefits of the business across the region and beyond.

* Be encouraged to build your own customer base by engaging with prospects via telephone, email and online communication.

* You will play a pivotal part in the success of the business at the Gateshead depot.

Requirements:

* Be experienced in the road freight forwarding / transport business operationally, with also the drive in the business growth at the branch.

* You will come with a proven background with transport

* Have the organisational skills to balance and prioritise numerous challenges within the business.

* Previous experience in a pallet network environment would be advantageous

Hours:

Monday to Friday

8hrs worked per day between the hours of #removed#

£30,000 per annum