We have an exciting new opportunity to join our busy office in Morley as a Transport Planner. In this role you will provide full support to your line manager by delivering excellent customer service and ensuring all transport movements are completed efficiently, accurately and in line with company policies, procedures, processes and customer requirements.
You will strive to ensure all transport movements are undertaken in the most cost-effective manner working closely with all members of the Hire Desk, Operations and Sales teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Arrange the deliveries and collections of equipment from customer sites
* Organise internal transfer between depots, using our own fleet of vehicles and external haulage wherever necessary
* Ensure all movements are completed efficiently and cost effectively
* Liaise with drivers/hauliers and use tracking software to ensure each driver’s route is on schedule
* Liaise with all Hire Controllers and Operations teams to ensure accurate and prompt deliveries/collections
* Advising customers of accurate ETA’s and any delay’s that may occur
* Ensure records are accurately maintained
* Process purchase orders for external haulage
* Monitor emails and arrange any special requests such as wide load movements or booking in procedures
What We’re Looking For
* Effective customer service skills and excellent telephone manner
* Experience in a similar planning role - advantageous
* Good geographical knowledge of region/UK and Europe - advantageous
* Knowledge of construction/housing/civil engineering industry - advantageous
* Knowledge of shoring/hire industry - advantageous
* Understanding of driver hours and working time regulations - advantageous
* Knowledge of transport fleet management/scheduling software - advantageous
What We Can Offer You
* Salary Sacrifice Pension
* Free Tool Hire
* Life Assurance cover 3x salary
* Share save scheme
* Recommend a friend scheme
* Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
* Cycle to work scheme
* Long service recognition
* My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
* Discounts on HP products
* EE mobile contract discount offers
* Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Virtual GP Service
* Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
* Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
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