Turners (Soham) Ltd • Southampton, Hampshire
About this role
Trainee Transport Planner
Turners (Soham) Ltd is the UK’s largest privately owned transport Company, we are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Transport Planner, working in our Container Division based in Southampton.
This is a great opportunity for somebody to progress their career in the Logistics industry .
The main function of the role
- Assist with daily planning and vehicle scheduling
- Tracking on the day deliveries ensuring ETAs are communicated to customers and the transport operations team
- Updating Transport Management Systems
- Communicating with customers, depots, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations
- Preparing delivery notes
- Briefing drivers clearly and concisely
- Assisting with fleet admin tasks
- Using Port and Depot IT systems to create vehicle bookings and maintaining prebooked appointments
- Supporting with customer service and other basic admin tasks
The ideal candidate should have the following attributes
- GCSEs or equivalent education
- Full UK driving licence (advantageous but not essential)
- Good communication skills
- Organised, detail-focused, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Computer literate, MS Office, and the ability to learn company in house IT systems
- Team player
- Flexible for occasional early starts/late finishes during busy periods
- Basic UK geography helpful
The position is full time, Monday to Friday
In return we will provide you with
- Secure employment
- Competitive earnings based on experience
- Continuous development and the opportunity for progression
To apply for this position please send your CV to recruitment@turners-distribution.com
What happens next?
Your application will be sent to the relevant recruiting manager for review. If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted between 1 – 2 weeks. If you do not hear back within this time frame, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.