Transport Planner - Swadlincote, United Kingdom - Page Personnel Logistics

Page Personnel Logistics

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Swadlincote, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are actively looking to recruit two successful individuals for a Transport Planner role based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire This role would suit either a transport professional or a character with the desire to join & grow their career in Transport.

Client Details

Our client are a world leading recycling & distribution business with 17 sites in the UK who supply both trade, retail & industry recycling services.

The company has recently grown to employ 390 HGV & LGV vehicles who serve a 24/7 transport network.

Withover 8,000 loads on a typical day to day basis - this is an extremely fast-paced transport operation and would suit those looking to grow and advance a career in the sector.

Future growth is also planned for the site, thus resulting in high levels of opportunitiesmoving into 2023 onwards

Description

As a Transport Planner you will report into the Transport Planning Manager and Head of Logistics on a daily basis.

You will be based at the Swadlincote area of Derbyshire and have the following areas of responsibility.

This role will primarily be responsiblefor planning, in a timely manner transport requirements on a day 1 / day 2 basis, so that the team meet the required plan, logistics service and cost performance targets.

Management of 50+ HGV & LGV Vehicles a mxiture of RoRo vehicles, Skips and Walking Floor Vehicles.
Populate and maintain scheduling and booking and tracker systems.
Using a mix of automated and manual tools undertake transport planning and daily execution / performance tracking of Live Load Collection from farms.
Share accurate information with own drivers and service providers to enable effective operations.
Identify lane / loads requirements, risk and risk mitigations for own and third party providers.
Work with internal stakeholders to utilise own fleet and third party to obtain the optimal cost

Profile
The successful Transport Planner will be commutable to the Swadlincote area of Derbyshire.

and have the following background:

Either a Transport Professional (office based) or a graduate seeking a graduate in the logistics industry.
Ideally 1+ years transport experience
Experience in waste, recycling distribution would be advantageous.
Experience in managing drivers & planning routes
Strong internal and external customer service skills

Job Offer
- £25,000-£33,000