Transport (Traffic) Planner
Salary: OTE £36,000 - 45,000/year
Our client are a dynamic, forward-thinking and highly professional national logistics company who have enjoyed ten years of consecutive growth within their sector.
With an enviable reputation for delivering a first class service and an innovative approach to achieving customer solutions, this success has led to the recruitment for new positions in our Carlisle Head Office.
This role requires a conscientious, driven and professional individual. Good organisational skills and attention to detail are essential. Excellent promotion opportunities with unrivalled salary & bonus packages are available.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Planning 15 + vehicles a day
· Successfully, plan the vehicles in such a way to minimise running costs, and maximise vehicle revenue
· Work ‘proactively’ with the planning, to avoid any delays on the delivery
· Working within a team of planners, to achieve the common goal of effectively servicing our current client base
· Liaising with drivers, service providers and the Transport Manager to solve issues such as break downs.
· Liaise with the Transport Manager regarding the regular maintenance intervals
· Liaise with Site Managers, to obtain and provide key information such as ETAs
Key Experience and Qualifications:
· Experience in route planning of vehicles
· The ability to adapt to new scenarios
· A strong understanding of the legal requirements regarding Driving Hours and Working Time
· Able to work within a team
Benefits include:
· Bi-annual bonus, and a highly competitive rate of pay with annual pay reviews
· Pending a successful probation period, further training and qualifications on offer
· Working alongside industry experts
The Ideal candidate will:
· Be able to demonstrate attention to detail
. Effectively route vehicles around the UK meeting required customer and financial targets
· Have a strong, confident telephone manner
· Have a professional outlook
· Be an excellent communicator
· Be able to show ownership of tasks
· Have good organisation skills
· Be able to make the right decisions under pressure, and to a tight timescale
This role is based 5 days per week in our Carlisle office with no hybrid or homeworking
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £36,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday 8am -5pm