We are working with a leading logistics company who are looking for a Route Planner to join their friendly team. As their new Route Planner, you will be responsible for planning daily, local routes for HGVs and other vehicles. Other duties will include answering emails, answering incoming calls, providing quotes, and office administration.
This role will suit someone who has previous route planning experience or someone who is interested in securing their first transport planning role and wants to expand their skillset!
The Route Planner will be responsible for:
- Planning daily routes for HGVs and other vehicles
- Utilising Geographical, fuel efficiency and weight knowledge to plan the most effective and efficient routes
- Communicating with drivers and support where needed
- Organising the flow of incoming emails
- Dealing with customer queries
- Answering calls and providing customer support
- Administration duties
Skills and Experience
- Route planning experience is ideal but not essential
- Previous experience or interest within a transport or logistics role
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good telephone and communication skills
- Computer literate
- This role would suit a candidate with previous experience as a Transport Planner / Route Planner / Transport Route Planner / Transport Planning Coordinator / Logistics Planner / Route Coordinator
The application process:
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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.
