3D Trans Limited are recruiting for a Day Shift Transport Planner to join our fast paced and growing Traffic Desk at our depot in Widnes, Cheshire.
The Candidate:
* Previous experience of working in a container and general haulage network
* ICT literate (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) TOPS Fargo Systems
* Experience with local Port Authority systems (Navis CAP)
* Have a good understanding of Large Goods Vehicles (weights, dimensions, and terminology)
* A good geographic knowledge
* A proactive approach to continual professional development
* An excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and make decisions
* A positive attitude towards customer service and continuous improvement
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Plan driver routes to maximise efficiency and cost control.
* Liaise with customers daily reporting on any issues regarding deliveries / collections.
* Supervising and managing driver workloads
* Managing your driver's daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours.
* Monitoring customer requests, allocating jobs and issuing instructions to drivers.
* Communicate fleet availability and issues to the whole team.
* Liaising with drivers and colleagues to ensure on time deliveries
* Provide updates to Senior Management on vehicle utilization and daily revenue targets.
* Pre-Booking vehicle booking slots at all major UK Ports or Depots
* Laden and Empty Exec Request with customers
* Entering Driver "Start / Finish" times in our Traffic Management system and providing "Night Out" reference numbers where applicable.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: £31,750.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Widnes WA8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* Transport Planning: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person