Position: Transport Planner
Location: Skelmersdale
Hours: Nights (4on 4off) 6pm-6am
Salary: Up to 36,000

Our client provides a range of shipping and freight distribution options and now seeks an experienced Transport Planner to join their reputable team in Skelmersdale. This role will suit an experienced Transport Planner with proven experience in HGV General Haulage, with a customer-centric attitude. The ideal candidate will be able to plan, direct and control the activities of the transport fleet including sub-contractors. Experience in Pallet Network distribution would be advantageous.

Your key responsibilities as a Transport Planner:

Routing and scheduling vehicles to optimise fleet utilisation
Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
Dispatching and debriefing drivers
Actively seek to understand customer operational requirements and identify any service or delivery concerns or failures
Ensure that we are fully compliant with both driver and vehicle statutory and legislative requirements
Work with all other transport teams throughout the Company to support their work requirements as needed and maximise internal revenue wherever possible
Constantly review tariffs to ensure that we are both competitive and sensitive to market conditions
Hands-on coordination of emergency response and resolution of road incidents
Liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure the operation runs smoothly and cost-effectively
Completing all administration tasks and dealing with infringements, so good attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of information
Maintaining company policies and procedures

The Requirements:

General Haulage planning experience - ESSENTIAL
Pallet Netweok experience advantageous
Solid understanding of WTD & Tacho laws
Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
Strong driver and fleet compliance knowledge
CPC certification advantageous

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