Transport Planner

Recruiter
Spire
Location
Faversham
Salary
Competitive salary, plus premiums for weekend and unsocial hours
Posted
15 Feb 2018
Closes
15 Mar 2018
Ref
TP/GS/15218
Contact
Sue Arnold
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Our Client is looking to recruit an opportunity for a Transport Planner to bebased in Faversham on a Fixed-Term Contract.

The Role:
  • Dedicated to building the most cost effective and service efficient plan possible
  • Ensuring forward planning on the M&S Foods contracts in relation to drivers’ rotas
  • Driver’s hour’s management including working with agency providers to ensure forward planning is maximised and maintained to cover peak and holiday requirements
  • Ensure that all work is covered and that it complies with current legislation and Company rules/guidelines
The Candidate:

Applicants will have a flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns to facilitate operational requirements, including weekend working to meet the demands of our operation.


Key Performance areas:
  • On time delivery
  • Secure and safe working practices
  • Accurate completion of customer and operational paperwork

Key Requirements:
  • Innovative thinking pursuing goals with drive, creativity and tenacity
  • Excellent excel and word knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills with all levels of staff & management
  • Flexibility regarding shifts
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, energetic environment
  • Demonstrable problem solving and decision-making skills
  • The ability to work alone and on own initiative
  • Previous experience of working in a Transport Department would be an advantage

Additional Information:
  • This role requires weekend and Bank Holiday working
  • Overtime working may be required.
  • This role requires a flexible approach both to hours and duties
  • Own transport is preferable

The Company:

Gist Limited is a leading UK supply chain company with a history that spans over 100 years.

 
It is one of the fastest growing Logistics companies in Europe, supporting some of the biggest names in the food and beverage industry.


The Package:

Competitive basic salary, plus premiums for weekend and unsocial hours

If you would like to apply for this role, please contact Susanne Birch on 01795 594221 (phone) or send your CV to the email address on this job board. 

Alternatively, you can submit a CV to:  Susanne Birch, HR Advisor, Gist, Oare Road, Faversham, ME13 7TW. 

 

 


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