Transport Planner - Corby, United Kingdom - D&G Driving LTD

Description

Job Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team in a company that specialises in general haulage loads throughout the UK.

This is a permanent full time position, working on-site, for a Transport Planner.

You will be responsible for day-to-day transportation planning and operations for a site with over 30 vehicles and multiple loads every day.

This includes tasks such as creating transport routes, managing transportation systems and effective communication with the stakeholders.

Attractive salary, annual performance bonus and benefits package is offered.

Flexible working days on a 12 hours shift pattern (Monday to Sunday), the schedule to be discussed and agreed with the manager.

• Transport Planning experience is essential
• Previous experience within the General Haulage Transport industry
• Ability to work as part of a team and be an effective communicator
• Previous experience working with targets in a fastpaced environment
• Must be proactive, highly driven and have the ability to work under their own initiative
• Must have good timekeeping and organisational skills
• Have a basic understanding of Large Goods Vehicles (weights, dimensions and terminology)
• A good geographic knowledge and awareness of routes
• An excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and make decisions
• A positive attitude towards customer service and continuous improvement
• To plan the allocated resource pool legally, compliantly and efficiently ensuring all EU and WTD legislation is achieved
• Work closely with colleagues within the planning team to ensure fleet utilisation is optimal
• Monitor and manage vehicle movements from point of origin to destination
• Maintain the information entered into TMS / TOPS to the required standard to keep data recording as live as possible
• Report all nonconformances to customers in a timely manner
• Comply with the Company's trading standards and conditions
• Plan other resources when required for holiday cover
• Take appropriate action on any Health & Safety issues reported with due regard to the urgency and risk presented ensuring compliance with the Company's Health & Safety policy
• Maintain daily contact with depots and Operations Departments to communicate as required
• Other duties as may reasonably be required of you by the management of the Company

If you have Transport Planner experience within the General Haulage sector and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please get in touch with us.

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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Work Location:
In person