Our lovely Client based in Droitwich is currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to carry out the following:
A transport planner is a key member of the team, primarily responsible for the smooth running of the delivery and collection vehicles.
· Experienced in planning and routing haulage work on Artic vehicles
· Establishing customer requirements accurately and arranging collections and deliveries, within stated timescales
· Routing vehicles efficiently both from a time management point of view and to minimize distance traveled, with regard to weight and size of vehicles
· Work using traffic management systems and prioritizing freight to meet customer needs and the commercial needs of the company. Searching online platforms for loads as required
· Debrief drivers, manage and monitor their performance, escalating any infringements or performance issues to management and HR department
· Ensure all work is carried out with due regard for health and safety of our customers, employees and visitors
· Report any accidents, incidents and issues to management immediately
· Support the company in making sure all license checks are up to date, that the WTD is adhered to and the drivers have completed the training necessary for their driver DQC
· Monitor defect reporting and liaise with the workshop over availability
· Support Accounts and Customer Service teams to ensure that jobs can be invoiced promptly by making sure they are priced in a timely manner and paperwork is complete
· Any queries or complaints should be dealt with promptly to ensure our customers get the best possible experience
· Excellent IT skills and experience in TMS/routing programs
· CPC or experience in driver/vehicle compliance advantageous
Working hours:
Full Time permanent Monday – Friday plus Saturday AM one in two (8:00am until 13:00pm)
Rotating AM/PM shifts
8:00am until 18:00pm or 11:00am until 21:00pm
Benefits
Company Pension, on-site parking, life insurance
Holiday 28 days per year incl bank holidays
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE TRANSPORT AND GENERAL HAULAGE EXPERIENCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE YOUR APPLICATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED