Transport Planner - Wigan, United Kingdom - BiS Henderson Limited

BiS Henderson Limited

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Wigan, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Transport Planner

Preston

£30K - £33K

We are currently searching for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy office team.

The role will involve carrying out many different activities with the aim of ensuring the success of the day-to-day transport operation.

You will be working within a small team which is responsible for the planning and execution of daily deliveries and collections.

The execution of the daily plan involves managing and allocating work to the team of drivers, providing customer service, and completing various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

Planning routes throughout the UK as per customer orders
Briefing & debriefing drivers, ensuring they get the correct and full information for deliveries/collections
Communicate and direct drivers for loading and unloading
Problem solving, fleet optimisation, reducing fuel and overhead costs
Helping other members of staff with any adhoc administrative duties
Adhering to Health and Safety
Build relationships with staff members and customers.
Collection and processing of paperwork

Skills Required:

Ideally two years proven experience in a similar Transport Planner Role
Knowledge of driver hours rules and regulations would be desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organisational Skills, including good time keeping and prioritising of tasks
High attention to detail, professional and approachable
Can work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
Can work under pressure to meet deadlines
Willing to adapt to changing situations and quick to make decisions
Positive cando attitude, reliable and hardworking

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Contract Type:
Permanent

Posted on February 21, 2024

Salary:
£ £ per annum

Salary per:
annum

Reference:
BBBH9150_

Contact Name:
Laura Butler

Job Function:

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Job Location:

Wigan, Greater Manchester