McGimpsey’s is a family run business based in Bangor which was been established for over 40 years and provides worldwide removals, specialist logistics and storage solution to both private and corporate clients. The company prides itself in providing a high standard of customer service across all its operations.
Our ideal candidate is a team player with a can-do attitude, hard working and enthusiastic and willing to learn. The role suits an individual who enjoys problem solving and who is well organised.
If you are successful in your application, you will be professionally trained in the specific role and training is continuous throughout your career.
The current opportunity is available within our Specialist Logistics Division, located at our distribution warehouse in Bangor. We are looking for a loyal, motivated and pro-active Transport Planner to join our team. The role is diverse working within our logistics multidrop division mainly working on one of our high-profile distribution contracts.
We want to recruit a candidate who wants to pursue a career – not just a job.
* Previous experience in transport planning
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure and multitask
* Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.
* IT literate with experience in using Microsoft word and excel
* Knowledge of driver hour regulations
* Strong geographical knowledge of Ireland.
* Leadership and ability to manage teams
* Strong decision making and problem solving skills
Employee Benefits
* Free onsite parking
* 5 Year Service Bonus
* Pension Scheme
* Continuous in-house McGimpsey Academy training
* Continual Professional Development
* Quarterly bonus
Job Duties
* Planning routes and schedules throughout Ireland
* Management of efficient space utilisation on vehicles
* Ensuring maximisation of loads
* Problem solving, reducing fuel consumption and overhead costs
* Maximising driver hours
* Managing PODs and paperwork required for collection/deliveries
* Assisting warehouse with receiving, warehousing, distribution and workshop operations
* Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
* Liaise with logistics operations manager
* Point of contact for crew
* Liaising with high profile clients
* Liaising with management & operations team at another depot
* Cover for logistics warehouse manager when on leave
* Liaising directly with Operations Director on a daily basis
* Ensuring goods and services are delivered to customers within required timeframe
* Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements
* Develop trust relationships with clients
* Assistance in management of queries via email and phone call
* Adhering to health & safety policies and Driver Hour Regulations
Interested?
Email your CV or completed application form to lorena@mcgimpseys.com
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