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Job title: Transport Planner
Location: Hams Hall
Salary: £28-30k
Hours: Mon - Fri 42.5 hours
Purpose of the Transport Planner Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of daily transport activities. You will liaise with drivers, customers, internal teams, and suppliers to plan cost-effective routes, maintain compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. This role requires strong organisational skills, problem-solving ability, and a proactive approach to transport management.
Key Responsibilities for a Transport Planner:
- Plan and optimise transport routes while ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Brief and debrief drivers, ensuring they have correct documentation and understand customer expectations.
- Maintain accurate records of transport-related data, including bookings, fuel usage, toll charges, and manifests in the transport management system.
- Monitor driver performance, address any delays, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Ensure compliance with statutory laws, EU Drivers' Hours Rules, Road Transport Regulations, and company policies.
- Monitor fuel usage, toll charges, and parking costs, addressing any concerns.
- Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding transport planning issues.
- Assist in the continuous improvement of transport processes by setting and managing KPIs to enhance service and profitability.
Key Requirements for a Transport Planner:
- Previous experience in transport planning or traffic management.
- All round knowledge of general haulage, contract distribution and pallet network.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- A problem-solving mindset with strong organisational skills.
- National CPC qualification (advantageous but not essential).
Please contact Amy @ The Recruitment Group on the contact details provided.
