Your new company
Our client have combined experience in the Warehousing and Logistics industry spanning over a number of years.
Your new role
The Company is seeking to appoint a competent and experienced Traffic Planner. This role is ideally suited to an individual with a keen interest in transport and distribution who can demonstrate a proven record of effective and efficient transport planning within a busy national fleet operation. As a planner, you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive first-class service while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth operation of our national fleet, having a real impact every day. Main areas of responsibility will include: providing quick and efficient service to our customers across the business and overseeing day-to-day fleet planning. Prioritising workload and planning routes for our customers. Daily driver brief and de-brief. Track tachographs to maintain safety and regulatory standards. Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to streamline operations. Looking after one major account, assisting the haulage department in the day-to-day running of the operation.
What you'll need to succeed
Good geographical knowledge of the UK with knowledge and understanding of Driver's Working Time Regulations and Driver's CPC legislation. An effective team player with excellent organisational skills. Good IT skills and exposure to route planning software or equivalent. Transport-related experience preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of the priorities of organising and running commercial traffic, a keen eye for detail and accuracy, the ability to learn quickly, professional confidence and clear communication skills, together with a familiarity with common computer packages i.e. Microsoft Office or equivalent. Previous experience with Road Runner or similar route planning software is preferable.
What you'll get in return
They are offering a salary of between £28,000 and £30,000 with free on-site parking.
What you need to do now
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