Transport Planner - London, United Kingdom - RDT

RDT

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are a ambitious and fast growing 24hour operation haulage company specialising in the transportation of Food produce from RDC to store for a leading Supermarket in the UK.

This role will require Reporting into the Operations Manager and Transport Manager, this is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for planning the day-to-day Drivers and the planning of trucks / trailers to ensure we cover all scheduled runs for our customer from RDC to store and ensuring the customer is never let down.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the drivers shifts weekly and ensuring start times are adhered to and support the Transport Manager in ensuring the drivers run under the correct driver's hours legislation and WTD.
Planning of drivers and resources to meet work demands and minimum key performance indicators.
Assigning and maximising the utilization of drivers and vehicles on a daily basis
Ensuring delivery windows are met.
Update all records that relate to transport i.e., deliveries & returns and rebooking's.
Ensure the Schedule, transport plan, debriefs and any other work sheet is produced and sent out where required.
Communicating with the manager when repairs and fitters are required for your fleet.
Keeping track of bookings / planning of trucks when PMI Inspections and Mots are booked to ensure you are still able to reach all customer needs.
Resolve Customer queries / complaints where applicable.
All other transport office related duties
Check timesheets and debriefs from drivers.
Experienced within a fastpaced route planning environment.
Previous General Haulage experience (or similar
Fleet Management) using a variety of vehicles.
Up to date knowledge of the latest transport regulations (Vehicles & Drivers)
Strong communication skills both written and verbal at all levels.