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Transport Planner

Posted 01 October 2025
Salary £35,000 Per Year
LocationGateshead
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector IndustrialManufacturing
ReferenceJ139672
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • Competitive starting salary

  • Full time, permanent position from day one.

  • Monday to Friday working hours

  • 28 days leave inclusive of bank holidays

  • The best in training, upskilling and self-development

  • Easily accessible location.

  • Really relaxed, warm and friendly working environment.

  • Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.

  • Warm, friendly and hugely supportive team backed my excellent senior leadership team

The Company you will be working for;

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for an experienced Transport Planner to join their expanding team on a full-time permanent basis. If you feel you have the requires skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing:

  • Successfully manage an established and reputable HGV fleet

  • Successfully plan and maintain an HGV fleet

  • Ensure clear and pro-active communication with drivers and customers alike

  • Costing and planning routes for the HGV fleet

  • Ensuring excellent administration at all times throughout planning and execution

  • Laise with contractors as and when required

  • Representing our client’s brand in a professional and diligent manner at all times

  • Managing sub-contractors when required to do so

  • Monday to Friday working hours, optional hours of 6.30am -4.30pm or 7am – 5pm.

About You;

  • Proven experience working with HVG Fleet

  • Proven transport planning experience

  • Costings and financial experience in regards to transport planning

  • Extremely comfortable dealing with customers, drivers and clients

  • Previous route planning experience

  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

  • Excellent planning ability

  • Knowledge and prior experience of curtain sizes and similar related aspects hugely beneficial