Transport Planner

Position: Transport Planner
Location: Chelmsford
Hours: Monday to Friday

Our client is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their reputable team in Chelmsford. This role will suit an experienced Transport Planner with solid knowledge and proven experience in HGV General Haulage planning, with long haul and full load experience. The ideal candidate will be able to plan, direct and control the activities of the transport fleet including sub-contractors. The Transport Planner must provide a high-quality service to both, internal and external customers.

Your key responsibilities as a Transport Planner:

• Routing and scheduling vehicles to optimise fleet utilisation
• Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
• Dispatching and debriefing drivers
• Actively seek to understand customer operational requirements and identify any service or delivery concerns or failures
• Ensure that we are fully compliant with both driver and vehicle statutory and legislative requirements
• Develop a network of national transport services to ensure services are delivered cost-effectively
• Work with all other transport teams throughout the Company to support their work requirements as needed and maximise internal revenue wherever possible
• Constantly review tariffs to ensure that we are both competitive and sensitive to market conditions
• Hands-on coordination of emergency response and resolution of road incidents
• Liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure the operation runs smoothly and cost-effectively
• Completing all administration tasks and dealing with infringements, so good attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of information
• Manage a portfolio of 'approved' suppliers that allows the company to focus or concentrate our spend that equally delivers the optimum in terms of customer service and profitability
• Maintaining company policies and procedures

The Requirements:

• General Haulage planning experience - ESSENTIAL
• Solid understanding of WTD & Tacho laws
• Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
• Strong driver and fleet compliance knowledge
• CPC certification advantageous

Benefits:

• 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
• Progression routes
• Length of service rewards
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhances occupational maternity pay
• Life assurance
• Retails discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plans

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