Operations and Transport Planner

Barker Ross is recruiting a permanent Operations and Transport Planner to join a dynamic Co-pack operation in Coalville. This is a hands-on role working closely with the Customer Account Manager, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure the smooth movement and planning of goods.

Salary:

£30,000-£32,000 p/a (depending on experience)

Shift:

Rotating weekly shifts: 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-06:00
(Up to 6 weeks: Day shift for training)

This is a permanent position

Key Responsibilities:

· Coordinate the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse, aligned with production plans and order schedules.
· Collaborate with 3rd party transport providers to schedule, monitor, and execute daily deliveries and collections.
· Plan loads and allocate goods efficiently.
· Ensure warehouse capacity is optimised, managing inbound and outbound stock flow.
· Maintain accurate, up-to-date delivery schedules in all systems.
· Manage pallet ordering, control, and reporting to ensure orders are fulfilled on time.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

· Communicate clearly and share information effectively.
· Support conflict resolution and proactively update customers.
· Build positive relationships within the team and across departments.
· Contribute knowledge, problem-solve, and anticipate operational challenges.
· Manage workload efficiently while adapting to changing priorities.
· Embrace positive change and continuously seek ways to improve operations.
· Make decisions considering operational costs and the wider business impact.

Requirements:

· Experience in a warehouse environment, ideally servicing food-related customers.
· Strong stock administration skills.
· Experience working in a customer-focused, fast-changing environment.
· Advanced spreadsheet skills and analytical problem-solving abilities.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

If you are organised, proactive, and enthusiastic about logistics, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real impact.

How to apply for the permanent Operations and Transport Planner job role: In the first instance please forward your CV. Please also call us on 0116 204 2600 for any questions.

From the background of: Warehouse, Warehouse Operatives, Industrial, Food production, Manufacturer, Factory, Driving, Line Manager, Picking, Packing, Forklift, Fabricator, Order Picker, Packing, Production Operative, Assembly Operative, Supervisor, Welder, Cleaner, Machine Operative, FLT Drivers, Chef, Food, Labourer, Landscaper, General Site Operative. Do you live in Leicester, Whetstone, Enderby, Lutterworth, Coalville, Braunstone, Wigston, Melton Mowbray and Leicestershire.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.