Leyland Transport, Head Office Permanent
Transport Operations Planner
Due to department growth, Ainscough Crane Hire are looking for an additional Transport Operations Planner to join their successful team In Leyland.
Benefits for a Transport Operations Planner
1. Bi-Annual retention bonus
2. 24 days annual leave plus an additional day at 2 years’ service, 5 years service and 10 years service
3. Holiday purchase, the option to buy an additional 5 days each year (via salary sacrifice)
4. Group life assurance 3 x basic salary
5. Pension 4% employer 5% employees
6. Online access to payslips, book and view holidays and personal info
7. Access to the Ainscough Advantage (People Value) benefits platform
8. Staff forums run 3 times a year – have your voice heard
Ainscough Crane Hire are the UKs leading crane company.
Based across 30 locations, our dedicated team of experts are passionate about delivering projects on time, to budget and, most importantly, to the highest possible standard of safety. Our industry-recognised Make the Safe Choice ethos is at our core and underpins every single thing we do, from contract lifts and crane hire to specialist projects for customers.
Our reputation as a market leader is not just a result of our expansive fleet and comprehensive network of locations across the UK, but is also derived from the workplace culture that allows our team to perform their duties with passion and pride.
Job Purpose/Objectives of a Transport Operations Planner
Managing the allocation and precise planning of transport resources to ensure the efficient operation of cranes and associated equipment for customer projects. Ensuring strict compliance with the fleet maintenance schedule and guarantees that human resource planning is safe and legally compliant with operating license obligations. The position also supports the Head of Transport by completing tasks according to the established work program and instructions.
Key Responsibilities:
9. To ensure the accurate completion of the Transport Daybook
10. Accurate receipt, processing, and allocation of Customer requests
11. Maintenance of D365 work orders, their allocation to Drivers and issuing of correct job instructions, ensuring resources are accounted for correctly
12. Identifying where rehire Transport resources are required, liaising with, and booking of approved suppliers
13. To schedule the daily movements of company vehicles within the relevant driver’s hours and VSO/STGO regulations
14. Working in conjunction with the Head of Transport and Workshop Manager ensuring that the scheduling of vehicles and trailers for planned maintenance/repairs is adhered to in line with Operating Licence undertakings
15. Responsible for the accurate planning of vehicle payloads in line with relevant legislation
16. Auditing of vehicles in line with Brand Guidelines and Company Policy, investigation, and reporting non-compliance
17. Ensuring communication with drivers is timely, accurate and two way
18. Identifying delays and issues and promptly communicating reasons and resolutions to the Customer
19. To wear the issued PPE & uniform always as required and directed by the company H&S policy
20. To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by your manager
21. Transport Operations cover working 1 in 4 weekends and rota out of hour
Person specification
Education/Knowledge/Experience
22. Experience of crane transport support operations
23. Experience of using IT systems
24. Full UK Driving Licence
25. Experience of compiling reports and carrying out accident and failure investigation (desirable)
26. C+E / Class 1 HGV Licence (desirable)
27. Transport Managers CPC (desirable)
28. Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Dyno Rent (desirable)
Skills/Abilities
29. Customer focused
30. Ability to work on own initiative and with others as part of a team
31. An effective communicator able to liaise with various internal and external contacts
32. Able to think through challenges logically and calmly to resolution
33. Flexible with regards to working hour
Behaviours
· Work in line with the company’s Vision & Values: Always make the safe choice; Reliable; Easy to deal with; Teamwork; Open to new ideas; Passionate