Transport Planner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £38,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | M32 0ZH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | akw3-49539 |
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Transport Planner
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 47.5 hours per week
AKW GL, part of the Kinaxia Logistics Group, is a leading provider of reliable and customer-focused transport and logistics solutions across the UK. We’re looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team in Yate.
You’ll play a key role in planning and executing efficient collection and delivery schedules, ensuring the best use of vehicles and drivers while maintaining excellent customer service and compliance standards.
What you’ll do:
• Plan and manage daily transport operations to ensure efficiency and on-time deliveries.
• Maximise vehicle and driver utilisation using transport management systems (TMS) and customer portals.
• Liaise with the Workshop to coordinate vehicle and trailer availability.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams to maintain service excellence.
• Manage driver and staffing levels (including agency cover) to meet daily requirements.
• Handle customer bookings, quotes, and operational updates.
• Support the team with cross-training and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.
What you’ll bring:
• Previous experience in transport planning or logistics coordination.
• Knowledge of the Highway Code, EU Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive, and transport legislation.
• Good geographical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using transport systems and Microsoft Office.
• A logistics qualification (e.g. CPC or NVQ) would be an advantage.
What we offer:
• Up to £38,000 per annum
• Monday–Friday
• 47.5 hours per week
• Career progression within the Kinaxia Group
• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Company pension and other benefits
Ready to take the next step in your transport career? Apply today and join AKW GL.