We are working with a well-established supply chain specialist to recruit a Transport Planner to work permanently, on a 4 on/off working pattern. The salary would be commensurate with experience.
Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave package with bank holidays, pension scheme, free on-site parking, healthcare cashback plan and great social events.
About the role:
* Undertake the daily planning for 25-30 vehicles, which involves meeting timed deliveries as required by customers and finding suitable UK reloads.
* Liaising with the drivers throughout the day and monitoring their progress to ensure they complete required work in the required timescales.
* Communicating effectively with customers to keep them informed on delivery progress.
* Organising planning of vehicle availability for vehicle service schedule and maintenance/repairs of vehicles and trailers, such as creating schedules and monitoring associated costs.
* Reviewing practices to ensure that transport is utilised using the most cost-effective solution Using third party hauliers to cover loads beyond capacity of fleet.
* Have an awareness of industry compliance and relevant legislation.
* Answering any incoming phone calls and dealing with them in the appropriate way.
* Carry out any other tasks required to keep the transport office and vehicles/drivers running.
* Learning other roles within the business to assist in the future development.
Required experience:
* Managers CPC Qualification is an advantage but not essential.
* Knowledge of driver's hours/working time directive regulations.
* Transport planning experience within a temperature-controlled environment.
* 3 years minimum experience of working within the UK transport industry with good geographical knowledge of the UK would also be beneficial.
* You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office / Excel.
Please note this position is only suitable for candidates who are already able to live and work in the UK without restriction. No relocations please.
CVs to y.fleming@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk