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We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning and an interest to work within the recycling industry.
This position is responsible for planning and managing a designated region of our own commercial vehicle fleet and working towards carefully defined transport budgets and targets.
Working in Daventry, the successful candidate will be part of a close team and under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor.
This is a 12 month FTC maternity cover role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage drivers & subcontractors remotely.
- Produce and deliver a daily fleet schedule by depot.
- Review and develop the work volumes and fleet resource requirements.
- Liaison with depot operations management.
- Assist with other day-to-day operational duties and problem solving.
- Provide a high level of professional service to ensure that orders are fulfilled and that excellent customer service is provided at all times..
- Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and Office Managers.
- Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
- Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community
Key Skills / Competencies
- Exceptional organisational skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, ambitious, flexible and adaptable
- Works with integrity and confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a fast paced office environment, and cope with pressurised circumstances.
- Experienced at managing and developing different relationships with both the internal and external stakeholders
- Team player with the ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent PC skills inc. Microsoft package skills.
- Experience of Transport Planning, preferably within the recycling industry
- Experience of KPI reporting to explain performance and target areas for improvement
Qualifications / Knowledge
- UK Geographical knowledge
- Financial knowledge in vehicle and driver costings
- Knowledge of providing transport freight quotations
