Transport Planner
Grantham
c/£32k
Permanent
Full time
Our award-winning client is seeking a Transport Planner to work in a small and fast paced traffic office. Reporting into the General Manager, you will deliver a cost-effective service to clients, ensuring vehicles are loaded/unloaded efficiently, whilst optimising on service and revenue.
Duties for the Transport Planner include:
* Planning of resources for the fleet in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
* Liaise between our drivers and the customers in a proactive, clear and professional manner.
* Support the General Manager and Network Supervisor with the daily plan for network and full-load vehicle movements.
* Process orders, PODs on the company traffic management system and check purchase invoices as required.
* Liaise with drivers and coordinate their requirements.
* Support office colleagues with delivery / collection schedules and resolve / escalate any issues that affect the efficient running of the operation.
To be considered for the Transport Planner role:
* Ideally, experience within a similar role of Transport Planning.
* Excellent communication skills.
* IT literate with Microsoft Office.
* Ability to balance priorities.
* Excellent written and communication skills.
* Ability to work in a pressurised environment.
Hours are: Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Benefits:
* Free Parking
* Company Pension
* 20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
To apply for this fantastic opportunity as Transport Planner please email your cv to us or call (phone number removed) today.
This role is being advertised on behalf of Travail Employment Group acting as an employment agent in this instance