Transport Planner

Salary: £336 – £384 per day

Transport Planner

Following Internal restructuring, our client is now looking to fill positions within their Transport Operation Teams.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team within one of the largest privately owned Logistics Companies in the UK, based at their offices in Somerset.

If you have an interest to join one of the fastest moving and most rewarding industries who operate throughout the UK this could be an excellent career opportunity for you.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a transport of logistics focused role, within a busy time critical transport office.

You will have first class communication skills, able to plan and manage your work load while working within a fast paced environment.

Ability to work on own initiative and to agreed levels.

Experience of people management and some supervisory experience.

Knowledge of generic Transport Management Systems (ideal but not essential)

You will also have well rounded computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Excel

Good knowledge of Somerset and South west regions

Salary Dependant on experience

Duties will include;

* Ensuring drivers / resources deployed are on time and to plan (specific reference to fixed resource plan)

* Planning loads and routes as part of a team for what consists to over 100 vehicles

* Ensuring deliveries are made safely and within industry and company regulatory requirements

* Efficiently and effectively coordinate the delivery of products to the agreed plan, ensuring optimal fleet utilisation.

* Co-ordinating driver resources where necessary to support client requirements

* Liaising with drivers and other internal and external resources to deliver agreed SLA

* Communicating order status updates to customers, advising of potential hold ups and suggesting alternative solutions

* Working closely with other teams across the business

* Ensure compliance H&S requirements, driver compliance in line with tachograph regulations

* Co-ordinate and manage driver breakdowns, tyre call-outs and any other non-standard activity

* Support on-going maintenance plan as advised by Operations Supervisor /Manager

* Co-ordinate activity between maintenance partners to minimise effect on day to day operation

* Ensure all events are recorded and reported

Hours are between 7am to 7pm on a rota basis of 7am to 5pm OR 9am to 7pm and every Saturday from 8am to 1pm