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We are delighted to assist a medium sized client to find an experienced Transport Planner.
Title: Transport Planner
Region: Deeside
Salary: £42k + £1k bonus + Bens
Hours: Standard hours of work are 7.30 am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday + Saturdays on a rota basis
Bens: Access to online GP. Discounts at various retailers and gyms, free parking , 20days holidays + stats
Role summary:
Managing mixed fleet, from 3.5 / 7 Tonne on multi-drops & artics on single drops
Fleet size of 12, with own drivers
Delivering to both domestic & B2B
Planning and scheduling delivery routes for cylinder and tanker deliveries.
Ensuring drivers have the correct paperwork to fulfil their deliveries.
Having good geographical knowledge of the local area and North Wales.
Providing leadership for daily distribution issues.
Carrying out audit checks on the vehicles prior to leaving site.
Being the primary contact for drivers throughout the day that experience vehicle or delivery issues.
Responsibility for receiving vehicle defects and escalate to the Transport manager.
Responsibility for managing driver’s hours and tachograph compliance.
Working with the transport manager to have vehicles and trailers available for inspection and servicing in accordance with their schedules.
Work closely with the team to maximise delivery efficiency.
Serve customers with gas cylinders at the trade counter.
During busy periods answer the phone for inbound calls.
Ideal candidate:
A proven transport planner who has planned for mixed fleet.
Good customer service & communication skills.
Proficiency in IT applications.
Ability to focus and provide solutions under pressure.
Willingness to work additional hours to meet demand.
Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.
This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.
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