My client, a leading provider of logistics services, is looking to recruit a 4 on 4 off Transport Planner for its site in Feltham, Heathrow, Middlesex.
ROLE: Transport Planner - Freight/Logistics
LOCATION: Feltham, Middlesex, Heathrow
HOURS: 6 am to 6 pm 4 on 4 off
SALARY: £32k - £40k dependent upon experience
INDUSTRY: Freight/Logistics/Transport/Distribution
POSITION SUMMARY
This purpose of this role is to plan vehicles and routes, in order to maximize efficiency and minimize costs for the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Undertake the daily planning for 13 Airport vehicles which involves meeting timed Collections & deliveries as required by customers.
2. Liaising with the drivers throughout the day and monitoring their progress to ensure they complete required work in the required timescales.
3. Liaising with Import & Export team, and third party in house customers regarding airline collections.
4. Communicating effectively with customers to keep them informed of the progress of their deliveries.
5. Organizing planning of vehicle availability for vehicle service schedule and maintenance/repairs of vehicles and trailers, such as creating schedules and monitoring associated costs.
6. Reviewing practices to ensure that transport is utilized using the most cost...