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Transport planner

Croydon
Simply Lunch
Transport planner
€22,500 a year
Posted: 10h ago
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Human Resources Coordinator at Simply Lunch

Who we are

An exciting opportunity has arisen as part of a rapidly developing convenience food‑to‑go manufacturer due to the fast organic growth of the business. The company is a private family‑owned food‑to‑go manufacturer in London supplying retail clients and foodservice operators with a range of chilled ready to eat products.

Role Description

Our Transport Planner plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Simply Lunch works towards its vision of becoming a leading Food to Go supplier in the U.K. We must ensure that as a business our Customer Service is notably better than any of our competition and the timely and quality delivery of our goods is instrumental in our overall service to our customers. Simply Lunch is known for its reliable service and this is something that we must maintain. Your overall responsibility is to ensure our orders are delivered at the correct time as efficiently as possible. You also have a range of other responsibilities, listed below, which ensures the successful running of our Transport department.


Key Responsibilities

* Orders are delivered on time and at the required quality.
* Ensure the vehicles are planned maximising and utilising the fleet efficiently and maximising load income.
* Ensure work is shared evenly between drivers as far as possible, considering the working time directive requirements, etc.
* Planning routes to allow the best fuel efficiency
* Planning routes to ensure customers delivery window are achieved
* Conduct driver briefing and de‑briefings as appropriate.
* Communicating with other colleagues to ensure a free flow of relevant information.
* To work with the wider team to develop an understanding of customer requirements and movement forecasts.
* Ensure load and delivery data accurately entered into the computer system, producing reports as required.
* Customer service, office admin and any ad hoc office duties


What will you get in return

Throughout your time at Simply Lunch, you will be supported with on‑the‑job training and development opportunities to further your career.

* Free Lunch and beverages
* Christmas and summer parties, staff barbecues and sweet treat days, pizza delivery and ice cream van days (we do love a party)
* Access to 1000’s of retail and service discounts through our “salary extras” online portal
* Cycle to work scheme
* Pension scheme
* Financial and wellbeing services
* Access to mental health champions
* Discounted car repairs and MOT
* Regular Training sessions
* One paid Charity day per annum for you to volunteer at a charity of your choice
* 30 days annual leave


Inclusivity and Diversity

Like many other organisations, we are considering with renewed focus what Diversity means to us. What may have been acceptable a short time ago is not sufficient for the future, so we are dedicating a lot of time and resources to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, especially those who are often excluded or underrepresented.

If you feel that you do not see yourself represented either in the cultural sector or in this professional area because of any part of your identity that makes you special, we would especially like to hear from you.


Seniority level

* Entry level


Employment type

* Full‑time


Job function

* Management and Manufacturing


Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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