Traffic Planner - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom - Major Recruitment

Major Recruitment
Major Recruitment
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Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

As part of our ongoing growth plan, we are seeking a driven, Traffic Planner to join our site logistics team.

As a Traffic Planner you will be responsible for ensuring the traffic function operates effectively and meets budgeted expectations.


Working hours as Traffic Planner will be working a 4 on 4 off rotational day shift, some out of hours support may occasionally be required.

Salary £30,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities Traffic Planner:


  • To ensure the Traffic function operates in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
  • To ensure excellent customer relations are maintained and developed.
  • To Maintain and develop the standards of employee performance, ensuring conduct and discipline is of a professional standard.
  • The production and validation of accurate KPI's and financial data relevant to the operation.
  • Ensure that there is a high awareness of Health & Safety and other operational requirements are maintained.
  • Through effective forward planning, ensure all resources, people, material are utilised in the most efficient way.
  • Ensure load planning and route scheduling is followed, following time constraints and service criteria.
  • Ensure driver debriefings, reporting of poor and incomplete driver paperwork.
  • Authorising and checking hours worked by each driver.
  • Ensure PODS are regularly monitored, and the system is managed in accordance with CDSL and customer requirements.
  • Managing and resolving customer complaints. Ensuring customer are fully briefed on delivery requirements and problems.
  • Manage, control of PPE and ancillary equipment.
  • Enable to make daily decisions on labour and subcontract costs.
  • Conduct/assist with debriefs and investigations of RTA's and any other H&S infringements.
  • Liaise with existing and potential customers to explore new business opportunities.
  • Assist with customer projects.
  • Manage and control levels of employee absence using appropriate procedures.
  • Ensure a programme of continuous improvement is installed and manged within the operation.

Person Specification Traffic Planner:

Experience of working within the distribution/logistics industry in a supervisory capacity - Essential.

Knowledge of Road Transport and Tachograph Legislation - Essential.

Experience in budgetary control and employee engagement - Essential.

Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures - Desirable.

Good working knowledge of UK geography - Essential.

Experience in ensuring loads are compatible and meet with ADR requirements - Desirable.

Experience of KPI management - Essential

Experience of hiring equipment to cover business needs - Desirable.

Confident presenting data to management and customers - Desirable.

Experience of adhering to service schedules - Desirable

Experience in handling customer complaints and resolution - Essential

Experience of coordinating recruitment and selection process - Desirable

Able to work as part of a team - Essential.

Able to maintain high levels of confidentiality - Essential.

Excellent IT skills - Essential

Major Recruitment Ltd act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£29,500.00-£30,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Scunthorpe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Supply chain: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
TPJUN23

Expected start date: 26/06/2023
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