Transport Planner
- Employer
- Major Recruitment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2022
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- Specialist Area
- Transport
- Sector
- Transport & Distribution
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Title: Transport Planner
Salary: GBP28,000 to GBP32,000 DOE
Hours: 4 on 4 off shift - 6am to 6pm
Location: Foston, Derby DE65
Contracted Hours: 48 hours per week
Major Recruitment are looking for a Transport Planner on a permanent basis for a leading logistics company that have been established since 1959. A pivotal role working within the General haulage team, this role will encompass the day-to-day operation of the business with a strong focus on ensuring efficient, cost effective, legal and profitable loads are planned and executed.
This role is ideal for a motivated and commercially astute individual which is keen to learn and grow with the business. Experience of working within a fast paced transport environment and the ability to deal with daily challenges is essential.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for full time ongoing work with stability and progression opportunities.
Responsibilities / Duties
Planning and issuing of work to drivers, updating drivers & systems as per requirements
Re-planning of work in the event of driver absences
Notifying drivers of changes
Arrange driver paperwork accordingly
Planning daily freight and vehicles with focus on profitability and customer KPI's.
Effective Planning and utilization of Drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries for all customer requirements.
Dealing with queries by telephone and email from our customers, sub-contract haulers and warehousing sites.
Ensure the transport systems are administered accurately and that the physical plan matches the digital plan.
Identify and suggest improvements to benefit both the Company and our Customers.
Identify new sources of customer freight pushing the boundaries of the fleet to assist in the departments growth.
Keep empty mileage to a minimum.
Benefits
Subsidized employee canteen
Smoking Areas
Excellent Health and Safety/training
Great place to work
30 days holiday per annum including bank Holidays
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Company sick pay
On-site parking
Requirements
Self-motivating
Good verbal and written communication
Good time management
Understand problems when they arise and liaise with relevant persons to solve
Flexible to work in different areas of the department
Good teamwork and communication skills
A basic level of English and basic numeracy skills
Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
Strong IT skills including the use of transport systems
Transport Management Systems (TMS)
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
General haulage background
Compliance knowledge especially drivers hours & WTD
Click apply today or call and ask to speak to Lauren at Major Recruitment on for more information
INDLM
Salary: GBP28,000 to GBP32,000 DOE
Hours: 4 on 4 off shift - 6am to 6pm
Location: Foston, Derby DE65
Contracted Hours: 48 hours per week
Major Recruitment are looking for a Transport Planner on a permanent basis for a leading logistics company that have been established since 1959. A pivotal role working within the General haulage team, this role will encompass the day-to-day operation of the business with a strong focus on ensuring efficient, cost effective, legal and profitable loads are planned and executed.
This role is ideal for a motivated and commercially astute individual which is keen to learn and grow with the business. Experience of working within a fast paced transport environment and the ability to deal with daily challenges is essential.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for full time ongoing work with stability and progression opportunities.
Responsibilities / Duties
Planning and issuing of work to drivers, updating drivers & systems as per requirements
Re-planning of work in the event of driver absences
Notifying drivers of changes
Arrange driver paperwork accordingly
Planning daily freight and vehicles with focus on profitability and customer KPI's.
Effective Planning and utilization of Drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries for all customer requirements.
Dealing with queries by telephone and email from our customers, sub-contract haulers and warehousing sites.
Ensure the transport systems are administered accurately and that the physical plan matches the digital plan.
Identify and suggest improvements to benefit both the Company and our Customers.
Identify new sources of customer freight pushing the boundaries of the fleet to assist in the departments growth.
Keep empty mileage to a minimum.
Benefits
Subsidized employee canteen
Smoking Areas
Excellent Health and Safety/training
Great place to work
30 days holiday per annum including bank Holidays
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Company sick pay
On-site parking
Requirements
Self-motivating
Good verbal and written communication
Good time management
Understand problems when they arise and liaise with relevant persons to solve
Flexible to work in different areas of the department
Good teamwork and communication skills
A basic level of English and basic numeracy skills
Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
Strong IT skills including the use of transport systems
Transport Management Systems (TMS)
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)
General haulage background
Compliance knowledge especially drivers hours & WTD
Click apply today or call and ask to speak to Lauren at Major Recruitment on for more information
INDLM
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