Strategic Transport Planner – Readymix Deliveries

Tarmac Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company located in Chester is seeking a Transport Planner to join its team. The role involves coordinating the delivery of ReadyMix concrete, engaging with customers, and managing compliance and planning tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with prior experience in transport planning being advantageous. Tarmac offers a range of benefits including enhanced holiday, pension scheme, and training opportunities, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts with Tarmac Reward

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar industry providing support to a wider team.
• Distribution/route planning experience in an office-based environment is preferred.
• Ambition to learn new skills and achieve personal and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and coordinate day-to-day deliveries.
• Engage with customers to receive and process Readymix concrete orders.
• Schedule delivery times in line with customer expectations.
• Manage compliance with legal and industry standards.
• Build relationships with third-party haulage suppliers.

Skills

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Proven experience working collaboratively

Strong problem-solving skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Commercially minded approach

Tools

Microsoft IT packages (SAP, CRM systems preferred)

Job description

A leading construction materials company located in Chester is seeking a Transport Planner to join its team. The role involves coordinating the delivery of ReadyMix concrete, engaging with customers, and managing compliance and planning tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with prior experience in transport planning being advantageous. Tarmac offers a range of benefits including enhanced holiday, pension scheme, and training opportunities, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.