TRANSPORT PLANNER (NIGHTS)
Newell & Wright Transport are a family run company operating since 1974 and are one of the leading transport companies in South Yorkshire, transporting freight containers by road and rail to customers across the UK and all major UK ports including Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway on a daily basis. We currently run a fleet of 150 vehicles from our head office in Sheffield, along with 7 freight trains from our two railheads located in Sheffield and Rotherham.
Due to continued success, we are seeking to recruit a Transport Planner to be based out of our head office in Sheffield. working 5 x Night Shifts in a week. Sunday - Thursday. Shifts are 11 hours per night (55 hours a week) with start times ranging between 1700 and 1900, with finish times ranging between 04:00-06:00.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assisting the planning and co-ordinating of our Transport Fleet
· Liaising with drivers and customers to ensure efficient and cost-effective deliveries
· Liaising with railheads to ensure containers are available for deliveries/collections
· Liaising with in house workshop staff to ensure the fleet is kept compliant and vehicle breakdowns are kept to a minimum and resolved in a quick and timely manner
· Pre-briefing all drivers to ensure they fully understand their instructions
· De-briefing all drivers and collecting relevant paperwork including POD's
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
· IT literate
· Team Player
· Punctual and reliable
· Good communication skills
· Able to work under pressure
· Able to prioritise workloads
· Willing to work at multiple sites as and when required
· Car Licence (desirable)
BENIFITS
· Salary Competitive (dependent on experience)
· 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
· Company pension contribution
· Casual/dress code & uniform/PPE provided
· Friendly working environment
· Ongoing training and support
If you feel like you meet the above requirements and you wish to start/further your career in a fast and ever-changing industry with a leading company please apply with you CV today.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Have you worked with TOPS before?
Work Location: In person