Assistant/trainee Transport Planner - Scarborough, United Kingdom - James Stockdale Ltd

James Stockdale Ltd
James Stockdale Ltd
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Scarborough, United Kingdom

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Description

Due to the continued expansion of operations we are looking for an Assistant Transport Planner (either experienced or trainee who is keen to learn) to join the existing team.


The essential office-based role will involve assisting in the responsibility for the effective day to day management of transport operations, you should have a passion for planning along with man management skills.


Duties

  • Manage transport operations to achieve maximum utilisation whilst minimising costs
  • Management of drivers both employed and subcontractors
  • Monitor progress of days operations
  • Assist senior management with cost savings where appropriate
  • Process improvements
  • Liaise with customers to manage their business needs to ensure smooth running of transport operations
  • Ensure health & safety and other legal requirements (Operators Licence, Working Time Directive, Driver's hours etc.) are met and adhered to
  • Preparation of reports as required
  • Ensuring fleet is maintained and always serviced in conjunction with inhouse workshop department
  • Ensure paperwork is processed correctly
  • Complete ad hoc tasks as request by management team, within a timely and efficient manner and to a high standard

Skills
Essential

  • IT
  • Verbal and written skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Manage workload whilst also working and assisting within a team
  • Willingness to learn and improve existing skills
  • Organised with attention to detail
Desirable

  • Transport Managers CPC
  • Knowledge of driver's hours rules

Hours
7.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

7.30am to 3.00pm approx. Saturday & Sunday

Weekend cover on a rota basis with day(s) off during the week

Due to the nature of work flexibility must be given especially during busy period (September & October)


Salary dependant on qualifications and experience


Pay:
£26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Scarborough, YO12 4BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2024


Reference ID:
Assistant Transport Planner

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