Here at Owens Group, we are looking for a Traffic Planner to join our team at our Newport depot .
Shift Patterns available: Nights 4 on 4 off,
Hours of Work: 17:00 - 05:00, 12 hour shifts
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Job Purpose: To take responsibility for the timely traffic planning of routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure that the customer receives a first class service in a cost effective way.
Specific Experience
* Traffic management
* Dealing with VOSA Compliance
* Problem solving/logical thinking
* Working unsupervised, continually managing time and prioritising work to meet tight corporate deadlines.
Essential Specific Skills
* Computer skills - Stirling (training will be provided), Excel
* Good communication skills, interaction at all levels internal and external.
* Geographical knowledge
* Team player with a flexible 'Can Do' attitude
Company/Industry Knowledge
Working in a multi-disciplined environment
Working knowledge of the UK road transport industry
Specific Key Accountabilities
* Working with customers/suppliers/drivers and other traffic desks, planning routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure the smooth running of the operation
* Prioritising workload, route planning driver brief and de-brief
* Liaise with other depots within the Company
* Confirming deliveries to customers with specific I.T. services
* informing customers immediately and 24/7 regarding Rejected or Returned goods
* Strong organisational skills for planning schedules, journeys and loads
* Proactively work to reduce late deliveries and missed time slots
* Ability to work flexibly and to make decisions quickly
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels
* Maintain a computerised system such as Sterling. Have the skills to use excel spread sheets.
* A good understanding of transport regulations currently in force
* Good geographical knowledge
* Booking driver agency staff depending on workload
* Must monitor Compliance and work with drivers and Compliance to eliminate infringements
* Must ensure that all drivers are aware of SAFED, and be actively involved in improving SAFED achievements to goals
* Must be an integral part of, and is responsible for employee health and safety
* Ensure that vehicles and trailers are available in a timely manner to adhere to Compliance and inspection requirements
* Provide general support appropriate to the management when require including annual leave cover
* The company operates 24/7, 365 days a year so you will be expected to work bank holidays depending on how your shift pattern falls.
* Check driving licences and ensure Company drivers and Agency drivers are compliant and legal to drive within the scope of the conditions of the Insurance.
Holidays: 20
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Company Discount Benefits
Owens Road Services is committed to equality of opportunity.