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    Transport Planner - Londonthorpe, United Kingdom - Aspion

    Aspion
    Aspion Londonthorpe, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

    Aspion background
    Temporary, Full time
    Description
    Transport Planner

    Temporary Position – Covering Maternity Leave

    Grantham, Lincolnshire

    £27,000 - £28,000

    Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm


    I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to a leading Fuel distributor who specialise within domestic and commercial fuel distribution.

    They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning.

    The Candidate;

    Proven transport route planning experience
    A strong knowledge of drivers hours and tachrograph regulations
    Bulk liquid, tanker or ADR planning experience is desirable
    Excellent system based transport planning experience
    Experienced in route planning for circa 35 x Tractor Units or Rigids
    Previous experience within a fast paced transport planning position
    Strong customer service skills
    A strong attention to detail
    Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
    Competent decision making
    Good geographical knowledge of the North West and UK
    Duties and Responsibilities;

    Route planning for bulk liquid collections and deliveries UK wide for same day and next distribution across 7 UK depots
    Perform daily routing of stock collection tankers to all depots to manage depot stock levels
    Review driver routes and plan to maximise efficiency
    Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays
    Provide the communication link between customers and drivers
    Supervising and managing driver workloads
    Ensuring your routes are numbered correctly and all jobs are sequenced
    Managing your driver's daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours.
    Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service
    Investigating failed services and looking into ways to resolve site issues

    If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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