Transport Planner

Transport Planner

General Haulage Industry

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

£30,000 - £35,000  

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a dynamic transport team, supporting the scheduling, vehicle planning, and driver management within the road transport operation.

The Candidate:

• Experience in transport route planning, particularly within tanker distribution.
• Previous experience in general haulage or container loads is beneficial.
• Ability to manage time effectively under pressure and meet challenging targets.
• Dynamic problem-solving approach for resource planning and resolution adjustments.
• PC literate, with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads efficiently.
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations.
• A valid Full UK driving License.
• Experience with tachographs and Transport Management Systems (TMS).
• Good geographic knowledge.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently and make decisions when required.
• Strong work ethic with a focus on contributing to a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to question, challenge, and improve upon existing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and compliantly manage the road transport operations, including customer engagement, vehicle planning, and driver management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Develop and manage relationships with drivers.
• Issue delivery documentation to drivers and ensure all paperwork is correctly completed.
• Cross-check driver paperwork to ensure all work is accurately reflected in the daily plan and in the system.
• Collect and verify driver timesheets to ensure accuracy against the work completed.
• Respond to all enquiries promptly via phone.
• Participate in the out-of-hours ‘on-call’ rota as required.
• Comply with the company’s Health & Safety and Quality Management policies in all areas of work.

If you have experience as a Transport Planner and are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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