Transport Planner

Salary: £33,600 – £38,400 per year

Transport Planner 

Due to increased growth in the business, our client is looking for an individual to join their fast paced team as a Transport Planner based at Grays/Thurrock.

The role entails the efficient planning of drivers delivery schedules and updating plans to fit the business’s needs.

Salary: From £28,000-£32,000 per annum (based on experience)

Type: Full time

Shift: Weekdays (Monday-Friday) 9am-5pm including 30 minute break.

The company is a leading European haulier in the fuels and speciality chemicals industry with over 85 years in the business. Their focus is to provide the best customer satisfaction with prompt response and drive Innovation in efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities include:

· Manage the delivery operation process efficiently

· Daily input of KPI’s, delivery and collection issues, preparing paperwork

· Prioritise workload and deal with a demanding transport plan, planning for multiple customers for next day and same day deliveries

· Meet transport legislation commitments

· Promote, and adhere to, good health and safety practices.

· Monitor fleet maintenance requirements and liaise with our Fleet Department

· Continue own personal development to keep abreast of technical, legal and training best practice

· Liaise with Customers to help facilitate best practice for them

Skills and Competency::

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner role essential (experience in fuels industry desirable)
• Experience working in a busy Transport office
• Quality organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks using your own initiative at the same time
• Strong communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the WTD, Drivers Hours, Tachograph and Transport legislation
• Ability to prioritize own workload but also be able to work as part of a team
• Must have an analytical skill, with a high level of attention to detail
• Conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems.

Company Benefits:

Along with 20 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, they offer the following benefits-

· Confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members*

• After completing six months’ service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary.
• After six months’ service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required).
• Plus many more!