Transport Planner

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.

• 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 and 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.

• Manager's 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.

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