Trainee Transport Planner
TURNERS (SOHAM) LTD, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
Trainee Transport Planner
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TURNERS (SOHAM) LTD, Bedford Place, City of Southampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 15 Sep | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 2ff9b37ee76241e68a9907aa08620f44
Location ref: Bedford Place, City of Southampton
Full Job Description
- Assist with daily planning and vehicle scheduling
- Tracking on the day deliveries ensuring ETAs are communicated to customers and the transport operations team
- Updating Transport Management Systems
- Communicating with customers, depots, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations
- Preparing delivery notes
- Briefing drivers clearly and concisely
- Assisting with fleet admin tasks
- Using Port and Depot IT systems to create vehicle bookings and maintaining prebooked appointments
- Supporting with customer service and other basic admin tasks
GCSEs or equivalent education - Full UK driving licence (advantageous but not essential)
- Good communication skills
- Organised, detail-focused, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Computer literate, MS Office, and the ability to learn company in house IT systems
- Team player
- Flexible for occasional early starts/late finishes during busy periods
- Basic UK geography helpful
Turners (Soham) Ltd is the UK's largest privately owned Transport Company, we are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Transport Planner, working in our Container Division based in Southampton.
The position is full time, Monday to Friday In return we will provide you with: - Secure employment - Competitive earnings based on experience - Continuous development and the opportunity for progression
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/trainee-transport-planner-127399967