Transport Planner - Durham, United Kingdom - Trinity Business Support

Trinity Business Support

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Durham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Trinity Business Support are working with an established family business in Durham, who are looking for an experienced Transport Planner/European Road Freight Forwarder to join their team

Our client is looking for a dynamic individual with solid experience in freight forwarding and who demonstrates a good knowledge of European and International locations.

Main Duties:

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you will:

Be part of a team and take responsibility for European & UK transport road freight forwarding.
Within the role, you will be encouraged to create new business, giving potential into the wider UK regions, making a significant impact on the growth of the business, whilst working within an operational role.
As a freight forwarder / transport planner, you will become an expert on their product, confidently marketing the benefits of the business across the region and beyond.
You will play a pivotal part in the success of the business at the Durham branch.

Requirements:

Be experienced in the road freight forwarding / transport business operationally, with also the drive in the business growth at the branch.
Strong geographical knowledge of European and International destinations
You will come with a proven freight forwarding & transport background, ideally from within the freight forwarding sector.
Have strong awareness of the digital and ecommerce industries.
Be fearless in running with and selling a niche transport product.
Have the organisational skills to balance and prioritise numerous challenges within the business.

Pay/Benefits/Hours:

£25,000 - £35,000 (a degree of flexibility depending on experience)

10% Annual Performance Bonus

21 Days holiday + Bank Holidays & Day off for your Birthday

Other benefits to be discussed by our client

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00pm + 1 hour for lunch

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
Up to £26,000.00 per year

Schedule: