Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner on behalf of a successful transport and logistics company based in Trafford Park. This is a permanent position working on days with some early and later shifts to cover holidays.
The Transport Planner position is based in their Trafford Park site and a great opportunity for a high performing, motivated, hands-on person to join the existing team.
You will be responsible and accountable for:
1. Planning Irish Export Trailers (Dublin & Belfast)
2. Planning our multi drop C&D vehicles effectively to achieve on time deliveries (Holiday cover)
3. Ensure all customer collections are achieved.
4. Changing schedules to meet customer/network demands.
5. Liaising with drivers and colleagues to ensure all day-to-day activities are met to the highest possible standards.
6. Ensuring our drivers are delivering effectively and reporting delays effectively.
7. Trouble shooting critical transport related issues as they arise in a live environment.
Skills & Attributes:
8. The ability to utilise and manage people effectively.
9. Full training for the in-house systems will be provided, however a good knowledge of computer skills will be required.
10. Flexible approach with regards to working hours
11. Able to work under pressure in a time-critical environment.
12. Well organised with an acute attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
13. Up to £34,000pa
14. Monday – Friday 9-5.30pm with AM/PM Shift Holiday Covering Role
15. 9 weeks throughout the year (5.30am-2pm & 12.00-8.30pm)
16. Saturday mornings occasionally, paid as overtime additionally to salary
17. 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – up to max 35 days with service.
18. Company pension
19. Health & wellbeing programme