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Role: Transport Planner  

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience  

Location: Durham, DL5 6NB  

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our dynamic team at Ashcourt (Durham & Tees Valley). Working closely with our Transport Managers, you will be responsible for planning the scheduling, routing, and pricing of our fleet of tipper trucks. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of services, liaising with drivers, sales teams, and office staff to optimise operations. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as you will work to ensure the fleet operates smoothly and cost-effectively across the region. 

Key responsibilities:  

• Liaising with drivers, transport manager & office staff to ensure jobs and plans are communicated
• Arrange day-to-day scheduling, routing, pricing & forward planning of the fleet for maximum efficiency and service
• Ensuring any delays or issues are adequately communicated to customers
• Assist & liaise, as required, with the transport manager in his duty of ensuring the servicing of the fleet is in line with current legislation
• Ensuring H&S tasks for fleet and drivers are completed as required, as requested by your line manager
• Assist with work and projects for field sales executives 

As a Transport Planner, you will have:  

• A full UK driving licence
• Previous relevant experience in transport
• Local knowledge of the Durham & Tees Valley region
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to multi-task and excellent time management skills 

Why Ashcourt? 

Ashcourt prides itself on producing a quality product and service, something that is reflected in our people. The Group offers employees a range of training and development opportunities alongside providing a welcoming office environment. 

Although The Ashcourt Group continues to expand rapidly, we value the fact that we remain a family-run organisation. We provide an excellent opportunity for growth in a fast-paced industry. We value innovation, collaboration, and accountability, and we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on careers@ashcourt.com