Transport Planner/Router

Recruiter
dh Logistics Appointments
Location
Bristol
Salary
23000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
26 Jul 2017
Closes
30 Jul 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Transport Planner / Router

Westerleigh, Bristol BS37

Full time, Permanent

GBP23,000/pa

We are recruiting for a Transport Planner/router for our Client, the largest independent distributor of fuels and lubricants in the UK employing in excess of 2500 people. Benefits provided include discount schemes, childcare vouchers, pension scheme and holiday buy and sell options. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience and grow within the UKs largest independent retailer of fuels and lubricants.

You will be responsible for the routing of rigid trucks as directed by the Area Operations Manager, with day-to-day liaison with the depot operations and sales teams at the allocated depots within the region. You are responsible for routing volume whilst optimising the utilisation and costs. This is a full time, permanent role, working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am -5pm.

We are looking for someone with experience of planning/routing HGVs with good knowledge of the local geographical area. Previous use of computerised routing software is also essential.

The main skills and experience we are looking for are:

- Knowledge of / previous work within the fuel distribution industry is desirable
- Knowledge of EU driving hours / WTD is an advantage
- Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise
- Good listening skills
- Excellent communicator
- High degree of self-motivation
- Resilient, persistent and tenacious
- Ability to manage change effectively is essential.

Apply now with an up to date CV for consideration.