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Transport Planner

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Glasgow, City of Glasgow G62 6EP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity is available for a driven individual to join a company managing a fleet of over 100 vehicles.
  • The role involves effective management and planning of drivers using TMS software, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • Candidates should have previous planning experience with a large C&D fleet and excellent knowledge of transport regulations.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £30,000 to £33,000 and requires applicants to have at least a few years of relevant experience.
  • This is a Monday to Friday role, providing excellent working conditions and a contributory pension scheme.

Your new companyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join an established company with a fleet of over 100 vehicles. Based at their head office, the role presents the opportunity to work within a strong and dedicated team gaining the skills and experience required to successfully operate day-to-day transport operations.Your new roleEffective management and planning of drivers, through on-going communication and using our TMS software. Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resources (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU Drivers' Hours regulations). To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time by managing resources effectively, maximising utilisation. Control and execution of in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency. Ensure fleet compliance is maintained at all times. Ensure all drivers' administration / management is in line with regulations. Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing. Constantly communicate with our Customers & Drivers to ensure customer KPI's and targets are achieved and maintainedWhat you'll need to succeedAn excellent knowledge of transport with previous planning experience of a large C&D fleet. Excellent knowledge and understanding of WTD, Tachograph rules and regulations. Proficient IT skills with experience using excel and transport management systems. Good communication skills and ability to plan ahead and work on your own initiative. Promote a positive manner, strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. Applicants for this position should be driven and ambitious, hold good educational qualifications, with a positive attitude towards health and safety, transport compliance and be customer-centric.What you'll get in returnA salary of between £30,000 and £33,000. This is a Monday-Friday position working from 0800-1800. Excellent working conditions and a contributory pension scheme.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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