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Transport Planner

WR Logistics
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN1 3NJ, England

Salary

£30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The position of Transport Planner is available with a reputable team in Doncaster, offering a salary of up to £33,000.
  • Candidates must have experience in HGV General Haulage planning and a solid understanding of relevant regulations.
  • The role involves routing and scheduling vehicles, dispatching drivers, and ensuring high-quality service to customers.
  • Benefits include 20 days of holiday (increasing with service), progression routes, and various employee discounts.
  • The ideal candidate should be ready to start ASAP and have proven knowledge of geographical routes in the UK.

Position: Transport Planner
Hours: 4 on 4 off - 6am - 6pm
Salary: Up to 33,000
Start: ASAP

Our client is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their reputable team in Doncaster. This role will suit an experienced Transport Planner with solid knowledge and proven experience in HGV General Haulage planning. The ideal candidate will be able to plan, direct and control the activities of the transport fleet including sub-contractors during the night operation. 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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