Transport Planner

Right Now Group are working with an International Freight Forwarder who are looking to bring aboard a new Transport Planner to their LHR branch. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience planning routes for airport vehicles, as well as a CPC qualification. It would also be ideal for the candidate to have good geographical knowledge of the UK. Responsibilities:

• Undertake the daily planning for 13 Airport vehicles which involves meeting timed Collections & deliveries as required by customers
• Liaising with the drivers throughout the day and monitoring their progress to ensure they complete required work in the required timescales
• Organizing planning of vehicle availability for vehicle service schedule and maintenance/repairs of vehicles and trailers, such as creating schedules and monitoring associated costs
• Using third party hauliers to cover loads beyond capacity of fleet
• Managing Import Inventory

Experience & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of drivers hours and working time regulations
• Minimum of 3 years of working within the UK Transport Industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• CPC Qualification is Beneficial

Location: Feltham/LHR Salary: Up to £40,000 Shift: 4 ON 4 OFF Days(06:00 - 18:00) ALL RELEVANT CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED WITHIN 48 HOURS.