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VTA Recruitment is recruiting a Transport Planner on behalf of our client based in Southport. They provide reliable and responsible waste management solutions for materials including liquids, solids, fuels and chemicals, as well as delivering a range of supporting services. They are fully accredited, offer nationwide coverage, and provide solutions across the following four key areas: Automotive, Marine, Chemical, Industrial & Manufacturing.
As a Transport Planner you will manage the daily operations of the companies’ BULK hazardous waste collection fleet - liquid artic vacuum and GP tankers.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Monday to Friday
- Full time - permanent
Key Responsibilities/Experience:
- Qualified and experienced transport planner
- Forward planning for 15 trucks
- Communication and driver management skills
- Data analysis and route planning for multi pick up
- Economics awareness and efficiency maximisation.
- Technical Proficiency, using software and proven UK geographic knowledge
- Ability to precisely analyse data and execute efficient routing
- Excellent communication skills, ability to interact with drivers, colleagues and customers
- Able to understand route building and recognise issues and optimise solutions
- Proven knowledge of transport regulations
- Able to change and accommodate the daily dynamics of fleet management
- Skilled in accurate daily reporting
Above all, we are looking for someone with the following qualities:
- Excellent communication skills, confidence to liaise with drivers, clients and team members.
- Methodical approach to problem solving and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis and reports
- Ability to work as a part of a team and under own initiative
- A " Can Do Attitude" and willingness to succeed
Job Details:
- Southport (PR9)
- 40 hours per week
- Day Shift
- Monday to Friday
- £28k per annum
