Night Transport Planner - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Driver Supply Recruitment

Driver Supply Recruitment

Verified Company

Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity as a Transport Planner, where you will deal with all aspects of the planning and routing of our vehicles throughout the UK from our Transport Depot at Seaforth.

Role Description:
Effective daily/weekly route planning for vehicles and drivers within budgetary and legal constraints. Adhering to the companies planning times lines working closely with the central intermodal department. Process incoming calls and enquiries from customers and amend transport plan & routes as appropriate. Brief drivers and liaise with them to ensure effective delivery / collections and route changes. Monitor legal compliance including EU drivers' hours, digital tachographs and WTD. Achieving set KPI targets set out by the company.

Maintain the companies core values and fully support the Transport team.

Core Responsibilities:
Daily planning and routing of vehicles in a compliant and cost-efficient manner.

Adhere to the companies Intermodal departments planning timeframes.

Respond and assist with customer queries / issues / requirements. Interaction with Port systems and Destin8 to book vehicles on/off Ports.

Regular communication with the operators and drivers. Maintain relationship and communication with Central Intermodal function in Ipswich.

Essential Criteria:
Strong Container haulage / route planning skills. Sound geographical knowledge of UK Port infrastructure. Knowledge of Drivers Hours and WTD Legislation. Be able to operate systems such as Truckcom, Destin8 and Port VBS systems.

Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multitask and adapt to frequent changes.

Ability to address and resolve day to day transport related issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Proactive and forward thinking.

Clear communicator - written and verbal.

PC literate Strong admin skills Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 45 hours a week (between the hours 18:00 to 06:00)

Some of the benefits we offer you:
Competitive salary