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Job Title:Transport Planner Location:Stoke on Trent Salary:Very competitive Hours:Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week (Times TBC)Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.We are excited to announce the opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Transport Planner, based at our Stoke site. Do you have a solid background in General Haulage route planning of 30+ vehicles and eager to take on a role that promises excellent opportunities for career and personal development? If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity...Simarco takes pride in being a great place to work, offering excellent training and career development opportunities. Join our teamapply today!Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role: General Haulage route planning Routing and management of 30+ vehicles Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations/Road Traffic Laws. Operators Licence obligations, undertakings and Regulations. Microsoft Word and Excel at entry level. Ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to work unsupervised Calm and ability to work under pressure. Flexible approach to hours of work.Key duties & Responsibilities: To plan the national and local vehicle and trailers resources in the most cost effective and compliant manner, achieving profitability and service excellence. Plan and allocate all national and local vehicle and trailer resources ensuring optimum utilisation and profitability within the constraints of cargo availability, vehicle availability, customer requirements and legal restrictions. Liaise and communicate with internal and external customers. Transport administration and data update within various operating systems.We can offer you: Salary is very competitive and dependent on experience 25 days annual leave increasing, plus 8 bank holidays Company Pension Scheme Discount platformincluding top retailers Full training and support Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Program Extensive learning opportunities Employee Engagement Forum Reward and recognition programme Pay day treat dayAt Simarco, we pride ourselves on being a great place to worksupportive, ambitious, and full of opportunity. If you're ready to join a company that values your contribution and encourages career progression,apply todayand become part of our journey.TPBN1_UKTJ