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We are looking for the right individual to support our award-winning Transport Planning team in London Gateway (Stanford-le-Hope) on full time permanent basis.
As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for planning the fleet of vehicles, ensuring their maximum utilisation and customer satisfaction. You will be working as a team and get opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority.
Key responsibilities
* Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders and expectations, negotiating best times where possible to best utilise the fleet.
* Utilise vehicles to plan all vehicles with a view to support and maximise daily revenue targets.
* Provide new work quotations.
* Resource subcontractors ensuring full induction / company standards are communicated and formally agreed, when efficient to use.
* Negotiate subcontractor rates.
* Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next day and night plan.
* Ensure plans are at best cost solutions.
* Update systems accurately and utilise its functionality.
* Ensure customer service levels with all customers are achieved.
* Working with our other depots throughout UK creating a one stop solution for our customers.
About you
* A full understanding of Tachograph, working time and drivers’ hours regulations.
* Have previous container transport planning experience.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Excellent geographical knowledge.
* Have TOPS, Destin8 and VBS Systems knowledge
It’s great, but not required, if you have:
* Transport Manager CPC or working towards it.
About us
Pentalver is part of Freightliner Group. In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, Pentalver Cannock Ltd, and Freightliner Maintenance Ltd.
Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.
At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.
We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award-winning team. Apply today to start your journey with us!
Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Rail Transportation
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