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We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.\nWe currently have an exciting opportunity within Eventor- Eventor are specialists in providing bespoke logistic solutions of every kind for motorsport, music, events, exhibitions, and the nuclear industry. They transport, build, maintain and store anything and everything for every type of event.\n As part of our, Eventor division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Planner.\nSalary: £30,000-34,000 per annum, depending on experience\nShift: : Monday-Friday, 08:00-18:00, with ad hoc weekend and night shifts\nAs a Transport Planner within Eventor, you will be responsible for creating effective transport plans that maximise the use of available resources, ensuring all schedules comply with Working Time Directive (WTD) and EU Drivers’ Hours legislation. 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