09/09/2024
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Transport Planner (Night Shift) 27,000-£33,000 per year DOE.
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team in a company that specialises in general haulage loads throughout the UK.
This is a permanent full time position, working on-site, for a Transport Planner. You will be responsible for day-to-day transportation planning and operations for a site with over 30 vehicles and multiple loads every day. This includes tasks such as creating transport routes, managing transportation systems and effective communication with the stakeholders.
Attractive salary, annual performance bonus and benefits package is offered.
The role covers a 12 hour night shift on a 4 on 4 off schedule. Candidates must be committed to working nights and have planning experience and good geographical knowledge .
The Candidate:
Transport Planning experience is essential
Previous experience within the General Haulage Transport industry
Ability to work as part of a team and be an effective communicator
Previous experience working with targets in a fast-paced environment
Must be proactive, highly driven and have the ability to work under their own initiative
Must have good timekeeping and organisational skills
Have a basic understanding of Large Goods Vehicles (weights, dimensions and terminology)
A good geographic knowledge and awareness of routes
An excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and make decisions
A positive attitude towards customer service and continuous improvement
To plan the allocated resource pool legally, compliantly and efficiently ensuring all EU and WTD legislation is achieved
Work closely with colleagues within the planning team to ensure fleet utilisation is optimal
Monitor and manage vehicle movements from point of origin to destination
Maintain the information entered into TMS / TOPS to the required standard to keep data recording as live as possible
Report all non-conformances to customers in a timely manner
Comply with the Company’s trading standards and conditions
Plan other resources when required for holiday cover
Take appropriate action on any Health & Safety issues reported with due regard to the urgency and risk presented ensuring compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety policy
Maintain daily contact with depots and Operations Departments to communicate as required
Other duties as may reasonably be required of you by the management of the Company
If you have Transport Planner experience within the General Haulage sector and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please get in touch with us.
Phone: 01536 212333
Email: [email protected]
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