Transport Planner - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Parcel Company

Leeds Parcel Company

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Transport Operations Co-ordinator

Who are Leeds Parcel Company?
Leeds Parcel Company is a unique logistics company, an independent carrier for all types of freight.

The primary difference between the Leeds Parcel Company and other logistic companies is the people you encounter in our organisation.

They are long serving, highly trained and fully committed to providing "Total Customer Satisfaction" every hour of every day.

We are now looking to strengthen our Operational Team with an experienced Transport Planner.

Job Summary:

To facilitate and co-ordinate the delivery and collection services for Leeds Parcel Company's customers and partners.

Working within the Operations planning team you will ensure our high level of customer care, efficient planning and vehicle compliance continues to evolve and improve.

Reports To:

Depot Manager

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide a high level of efficient and effective planning and coordination within our operations. Ensuring the successful delivery of all network deliveries of parcels and pallets with a fleet of over 45 vehicles. Facilitating the collection of all customers in a timely manner, providing the optimum of customer care.
Utilise and allocate all company assets in a costeffective manner at all times.
Monitor road transport laws and regulations and ensure compliance.
Ensuring compliance with Company Health and Safety rules for all staff and operatives.
Internal department coordination to achieve SLAs and KPIs are achieved.
Report any deficiencies or issues to management in a timely manner.
To be innovative and be confident to discuss new approaches and practices where appropriate.

The above list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform any other duties that can reasonably be expected of this position:

Qualifications and Experience:

Full UK Driving License
Transport office experience, specifically in an HGV environment. (
Preferred)
Knowledge of vehicle compliance. (
Preferred)
Excellent geographical knowledge of the Leeds and Yorkshire area.

Person Specification:

Punctual, honest, and reliable
Competent in the use of IT. (
Warehouse/ Delivery Management Systems)
Excellent communication/Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure, and to tight deadlines.

A good understanding of commercial awareness.

Flexible approach to work.
A selfstarter and excellent team player.

Working Hours:

This is a full-time role Monday to Friday on a 2 shift system. Early 05:00/06:00start and Late 11:30/13:00 start. The shifts are 9.5 hours.

Health and Safety:

To have a good understanding and be responsible for all aspects of the health and safety of yourself and others in the workplace.

Benefits:

- £32,000 plus a potential bonus after probationary period.

Company Pension.
Health welfare package.
Uniform Provided.
Onsite parking.

Note:

The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time, after consultation, according to the needs of the business.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£32,000.00 per year

Benefits: