Temporary to Permanent
Based in Lutterworth
4 on 4 off Nights - 6 pm - 6 am
£33,500
Our Lutterworth based client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Transport Planner to join their busy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and optimising transportation routes, ensuring efficient supply chain operations, and maintaining excellent communication with clients and internal departments.
Key Tasks
Ensure the daily plan runs smoothly
Create suitable and effective load plans
Check resource availability for the shift - reviewing the manning levels on a daily basis
Managing drivers hours in relation to customer requirements and volume demand
Trailer type utilisation
Reduce Empty Legs
Liaising with drivers both face to face and phone
Production of reports
Accurate data entry
Person Spec
Equivalent of 5 GCSE's grade 'C' and above including Maths and English
Ideally 1 year planning experience
Good working knowledge of Working Time Directives and EU Drivers hours regulations
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows package (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Excellent communication skills
The ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines
If you are interested in working for a progressive company and have a proactive approach then call us now
Please call us for an informal chat about the role. If you have sent us a copy of your CV and not had a reply within 5 working days we would kindly ask you to assume your application on this occasion has been unsuccessful.
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Benefits Of Working Through The Caraires Consultancy
We pay the same hourly rate as your permanent equivalent from day one.
We pay 3% employer contribution towards your pension.
We pay annual leave as you accrue it from day one.
We will ensure you receive regular contact from a Caraires consultant. Feel free to pop in or call at any time.
Recommend a friend and you will receive a £50 retail voucher when they work a full week.
Employee of the month: You could win a monthly prize if youre nominated by your line manager.
We will deliver seasonal gifts as a token of recognition for your hard work.
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