DNA Recruitment Solutions are hiring a Transport Planner for our client in Oldham, Manchester. The company have been in the transport and distribution industry for over 30 years and are enjoying a prolonged period of growth.
Working alongside the general manager, you will be a team player who goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction with a strong focus on safety and will possess great IT and communication skills. The role is based in modern offices in the heart of Oldham with excellent transport links and onsite parking. You will use state of the art technology to ensure full visibility and enable you to communicate effectively with customers at every stage of their logistics journey.
The Role
Planning and routing the fleet of over 30 vehicles
Team player
Knowledge of working with Pallex, Pallet Network
Managing routes as economically as possible
Plan routes in line with Drivers hours and WTD
Communicate with customers to keep them informed and up to date with their orders
Complete all relevant paperwork and admin including costings, charges, queries etc
Ensure vehicles are maintained and comply with company standards
Brief/debrief drivers depending on shift pattern
Ensure defects/faults are logged and recorded accurately
Oversee servicing/repair arrangements to ensure optimal fleet utilisation
Liaise with 3rd party contractors/agenciesRequirements
Experience in a Transport Planning role ideally within the transport/haulage industry (min 3 years)
Excellent IT/computer skills
Puts the customer first
Extensive and up to date geographical knowledge
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Attention to detail
Resilient and adaptable
Able to prioritise without compromising results
Safety conscious
Ideally CPC qualification You will be working
Monday to Friday, 3 week rolling shift pattern
Week 1 - 05:30 - 14:30
Week 2 - 09:00 - 17:30
Week 3 12:00 - 20:30
The odd Saturday morning may pop up depending on business needs.
Please apply now, for immediately interviews