Driver Planner

Salary: £26,000 – £72,000 per year

Company Description

Morgan McLernon, we specialise in frozen and chilled distribution. We invest heavily in our fleet meaning that we are able to offer our customers the very latest in transportation technology, from multi-temp fridges through to full satellite tracking.

Shifts: Monday – Friday Rotating Weeks

• Week 1 — 9am-6pm
• Week 2 — 12pm-9pm.
• Include 1 in 3 weekends.

Job Description

As a Driver Planner you will be working within the Transport department. The main purpose of the role is to ensure a smooth transition when allocating drivers to vehicles and loads.

You will issue drivers with clear instructions and react to any changing situation that develops on a day to day basis.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and manage drivers, vehicles and sub-contractors to allocated routes and loads
• Issue daily instructions and communicate nature of work
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction – keep in regular contact with drivers, and subcontractors
• Ensure maximum use of resources in a cost-effective manner – Proactively work to reduce late deliveries and missed time slots
• Minimise fuel costs and maximise driver hours through forward planning, back-loading and identifying areas of cost saving – strong organisational skills
• Brief and debrief drivers – ensure WTD and Tachograph requirements
• Keep up to date with current legislation regarding Road Haulage regulations
• Update company systems to ensure efficient operations
• Ensure booked drivers are utilised for optimum results
• Ensure driver requirements are enforced as per plan

The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other responsibilities and training as requested by your line manager, appropriate to your job role.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Good geographical knowledge
• Proficient in Computer Literacy including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Flexible and methodical approach to work/training/working hours
• Conscientious and reliable
• Flexible attitude
• Strong communication skills in order to deliver accurate information
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually
• Ability to work effectively and communicate to the correct level
• Have knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours
• Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation
• Be proactive and able to make decisions

Additional Information

In return for your passion, hard work and determination we offer: ​​​competitive holidays, life assurance, legal assistance, pension scheme, health cash plans, retail discounts and MANY MORE!

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