Transport Planner

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Posted 8 days ago, valid for 20 days

Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9JP, England

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Transport Planner in Heavy Haulage located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, offering a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, depending on experience.
The ideal candidate should have previous experience in transport route planning, particularly within General Haulage or Abnormal Loads operations.
Candidates must possess strong ICT skills, a basic understanding of Large Goods Vehicles, and proficiency in using tachographs and Transport Management Systems.
Responsibilities include planning heavy haulage operations, supervising driver workloads, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders.
Applicants should have a proactive approach to professional development, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Transport Planner

Heavy Haulage

Skelmersdale, Lancashire

£30,000 - £35,000 (flexible depending on experience)

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a large transport business who specialise within Abnormal Loads & General haulage.

They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of the compliance & planning.

The Candidate;

Transport route planning experience
Previous experience of working in a General Haulage or Abnormal Loads operation
Experience of working within a busy transport office
Have a dynamic approach to solve resource and planning resolution/ modifications
ICT literate
Have a basic understanding of Large Goods Vehicles (weights, dimensions and terminology)
Proficient in the use of tachographs and TMS (Transport Management Systems)
A good geographic knowledge
A proactive approach to continual professional development
An excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and make decisions
A strong work ethic with the ability to focus, while contributing to a collaborative and positive team dynamic
An effective communicator
Ability to question, challenge and improve upon existing processes

Duties and Responsibilities;

Plan heavy haulage operations manually, ensuring all logistical details are accounted for
Provide the communication link between customers and drivers
Supervising and managing driver workloads
Ensure compliance with tachograph regulations and monitor your driver's daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours
Coordinate with councils, police, and drivers to organize special orders requiring police escorts
Plan operations up to 2 weeks in advance, ensuring the availability of police escorts and other required resources
Keeping up to date with transport issues and dealing with changes to the days schedules
Pre-brief and de-brief drivers on their daily runs throughout the day
Manage high-value and complex heavy haulage projects, ensuring all logistics are handled professionally and safely

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