Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator

About the Company

Severn Transport Services is an award-winning palletised freight distribution business headquartered in Welshpool. The company is also a shareholder member of the Pallex and Fortec Distribution Networks.

Role Overview

The business is looking for a Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator to join its approachable team in a practical, hands-on role within a busy traffic and pallet network operation. The successful person will be responsible for planning and coordinating pallet deliveries across the TF, SY and LD postcode areas.

Working Pattern

This position follows a rotating shift pattern that changes every alternate week: 5:00 am to 3:00 pm and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will bring transport-sector experience, strong communication and organisational ability, a proactive mindset, and the confidence to work independently in a fast-moving environment. Good telephone etiquette and computer skills are important, and familiarity with Outlook, Excel and Word is expected. Experience in multi-drop transport planning and pallet networks would be helpful, though it is not mandatory. Training will be provided on the transport management and vehicle tracking systems.

Main Duties

This role covers route planning, load building, fleet utilisation and day-to-day communication with drivers, customers, and network partners. It also includes handling delivery issues as they arise, supporting the operations team, and managing the movement and documentation of pallets and consignments, including European and Irish shipments.

Additional Details

The position is full-time and permanent. The salary is described as excellent and will depend on experience. There is also room to progress within the company.

Benefits

Employees receive 28 days of holiday including bank holidays, a company pension, weekly pay, company uniform, secure on-site parking, employee assistance support, health and wellbeing helpline access, company events, fully funded training, and ongoing development opportunities where needed.

Application Information

Applicants are invited to get in touch and complete the application form provided by the employer.

Equal Opportunity / Eligibility

This opportunity is open to candidates who can work full-time on-site and are suited to a transport planning and coordination role.