Transport Planner

Job Title:

Transport Planner

Location:

Brentwood, Essex

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum including the benefits below, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time (Office Based)

Who are Windsor Waste Management?

Windsor Waste Management is a market leader in the asbestos disposal and hazardous waste management industry. With our expertise, we work with the construction, demolition and related industries across the UK providing storage, collection and disposal solutions for asbestos, hazardous, construction and demolition wastes.

Key to our success are professional and customer-oriented employees who take pride in the service they offer to our customers and enjoy being part of a committed team.

Candidates must own vehicle/drive as office location is not accessible via public transport.

Please note the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

About the Role:

We are looking for Transport Planner to join our fantastic team.

As part of the operations department, you will:

Daily routing/planning of the vehicle/driver schedules
Record, action and report breakdowns accordingly
Provide instructions and guidance to drivers and assist with resolving any issues. Act as a point of contact for drivers to aid communication between drivers and transport management including daily check ins.
With the Operations / Transport Manager, monitor infringements and agree debriefs and actions to address these
Monitor driver efficiency via telematics and arrange training or other activity to address poor or low performance
Out of hours telephone cover, split between Transport Manager and Transport Planner, evenings/weekends
With the Operations / Transport Manager, review driver training, liaise with HR/Business Services to book courses required and ensure attendance (CPC/FORS) and assistance with relevant transport accreditations
ADR Audits
Ensure the yard, transfer station and warehouse is kept tidy, secure and safe making optimal use of space. Carry out weekly yard and transfer station inspections and oversee any actions arising to include Rainwater Discharge. Liaise with Business Services for anything that needs to be rectified.
Maintaining the stock of PPE, ordering when required for new starters and other departments/ needs.
Maintain the schedule and tracking log of containers, repairs and maintenance

Skills & Experience Required:

An understanding and/or experience of waste transport operations is desirable
Experience in managing a fast-paced administration function in a high-pressure environment
A very personable 'can do' attitude
Demonstrates initiative and the ability to multi-task
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PC literate with excellent working knowledge of IT systems, Microsoft Office suite
HGV Class 1 would be useful
ADR would be useful
FORS knowledge and experience

Benefits:

As part of the Windsor family, you will receive:

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Pension
Free on-site parking
Employee of the Month
Active company social programme

NO AGENCIES

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of;
Distribution Controller, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Coordinator, Transport Supervisor, Logistics coordinator, Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator, Distribution Coordinator, Transport Operations Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator may also be considered for this role