Transport Planner
- Recruiter
- Root2Recruitment
- Location
- Horncastle
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 10 May 2017
- Closes
- 07 Jun 2017
- Ref
- 1196R2R
- Sectors
- Distribution & Warehouse
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
TRANSPORT PLANNER
HORNCASTLE
£25K - £30K (06:00 – 20:30 shifts)
One of Europe's largest and most innovative manufacturers of plastic piping products, are looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join their site based in Horncastle. Reporting directly to the Logistics Manager you will be an experienced “hands on” Transport Planner / Transport Co-ordinator, working in a busy transport office dealing with own account vehicles and sub-contractors (a team of 35 drivers). With a good knowledge of UK roads/routes you will ensure the safe and timely delivery of orders, together with the highest level of customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivery planning using own account vehicles and sub-contractors
- Develop potential solutions to problem, e.g. congestion (both on and off site)
- Liaise with other departments regarding stock requirements
- Brief and de-brief drivers
- Preparation of delivery documentation
- Create and issue transport reports, including making presentations about proposed transportation options
- Acting as an expert witness during public enquiries
- Work to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers
- Manage returns and collections as and when required
- Keep abreast of all government changes to transport and planning policies
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- Previous proven experience of load planning in a busy transport office
- Excellent UK geographical knowledge (roads and routes)
- Transport Manager CPC, desirable not essential
- Good standard of PC literacy and analytical skills
- Awareness of planning programmes (DIP/Paragon) advantageous
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of drivers hours (tachograph)
- Strong customer service skills
In addition to a competitive salary the company offer: Pension Scheme, Childcare voucher scheme, Ride to work scheme, Perkz on-line discount scheme, In-house Occupational Health, Discount on group products
Key words: Lincoln, Grantham, Sleaford, Boston, Newark, Grimsby