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One of our clients in Redditch are on the lookout for a Transport Planner to join their team.
Monday to friday - Office based role
Hours: 8:30am-5pm
Contract: Permanent
Duties include:
- Route Planning: Plan and optimize HGV routes, ensuring maximum efficiency, fuel economy, and timely delivery schedules.
- Fleet Management: Oversee and monitor the fleet of HGVs to ensure compliance with maintenance schedules, legal requirements, and operational standards.
- Coordination: Liaise with drivers, customers, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations and resolve any delivery or scheduling issues.
- Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with relevant health and safety, transport regulations, and industry standards, including drivers’ hours regulations and vehicle compliance.
- Problem Resolution: Quickly address and resolve any issues that arise, such as delays, breakdowns, or unexpected changes to routes.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of deliveries, route changes, vehicle maintenance, and any incidents or delays.
- Provide regular reports to management on fleet performance, costs, and other key metrics.
- Customer Service: Act as a point of contact for customers regarding delivery inquiries, ensuring timely updates and solutions to any challenges.
- Cost Management: Monitor fuel consumption, vehicle expenses, and transportation costs to identify areas for potential savings and efficiency improvements.
- Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
Key skills:
- Proven experience in logistics, fleet planning, or HGV route planning.
- A solid understanding of transport operations, including driver schedules, routes, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of HGV fleet management and cost control.
- A logistics, transportation, or supply chain management qualification is desirable but not essential.
- A valid UK driving license would be beneficial, though not mandatory.
- Class 1 is desired but not essential
