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.