We are looking for a Senior Transport Planner responsibilities include planning and operations of the business, including the monitoring of all procedures to ensure full compliance.
Typical duties will include but not limited to-
Monitor vehicles and trailers, including hired vehicles and trailers are kept fit and serviceable in keeping with the current legislation
Being responsible for the day to day planning of vehicles and loads
Monitor defect recording and reporting systems and ensure drivers report promptly and defect or symptoms or defects that could prevent the safe operations of vehicles and or trailers, and that any defects are promptly recorded in writing
Comply with the limitations of the Operator's licence, renew and make applications as required
Receiving and managing transport orders - sending PODs, quoting jobs, creating POs
Communicate daily with other managers and departments to deliver the best service
Having FORs knowledge would be advantageous
Being able to adapt and over come any transport related issues
Checking and provide operational KPIs for service providers/ customers
Operate in compliance with the operators licence and procedures with FORS at a Gold accreditation level
Planning of vehicle maintenance, PMIs, Tacho Calibrations and brake testing to limit vehicle down time
Maintain records of all driver defects reports, all safety inspections, routine maintenance and repairs to vehicles and trailers and these are made available on request
Manage the execution, direction and coordination of all transport matters within the organisation
Improve the saturation of the vehicles and maximise payloads
Implement and comply with company policies and procedures
Staff management and other general ad hoc duties
Candidates need to have -
Experience in transport planning and management of a HGV fleet in a similar role
CPC Transport Management (advantageous)
FORS Practitioner (advantageous)
HGV licence (preferred)
The right candidate for this job will be confident organised and efficient, have exceptional communication skills, management abilities and be able to multi task and cope in a very fast paced working environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Experience:
Transport Planning: 2 years (minimum required)
Licence/Certification:
CPC Transport Management (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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