Job Description
As a Contract Haulier Planner you will be playing a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the wider Stobart network, whilst complying with legal responsibilities.
Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 06:00 - 18:00
Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum.
* Effective management and planning of drivers, through on‑going communication and using our state‑of‑the‑art transport software.
* Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU drivers’ hours regulations).
* To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively; maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost.
* Ensure that our internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated to an exceptional standard.
* Make regular use of in‑house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency.
* Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing).
* Constantly communicate with our customer service teams and drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained.
Qualifications
* Previous experience within a similar role within Transport and Logistics.
* Understanding of WTD and Driver hours.
* Able to work on your own initiative, with the willingness to resolve complex issues.
* Organise your own workload and will be able to work in a pressurised environment to meet key deadlines.
* PC literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word in particular.
Benefits
* Annual Leave – Holiday entitlement of 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
* Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
* Life Assurance – 2 times your annual salary.
* Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
* Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
* Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
* Everyday discounts – via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings.
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