Back to search
We are working with one of the UK's leading provider of plant hire and specialist attachments to the construction industry. With a comprehensive fleet of innovative machinery, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional customer service and meeting their clients' project requirements.
They are seeking a highly organised and experienced Transport Planner to join their team. The Transport Planner will be responsible for coordinating and managing the transportation of our plant machinery to various construction sites across the UK. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation operations.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Manage a large fleet of HGV's for plant deliveries nationwide
- Develop and implement transportation plans to ensure efficient movement of plant machinery to construction sites.
- Coordinate and schedule the delivery and collection of plant machinery, considering factors such as project deadlines, vehicle availability, and driver schedules.
- Liaise with site managers and project teams to understand project requirements and plan transportation accordingly.
- Monitoring performance of transportation service providers, ensuring compliance with service level agreements, and resolving any associated issues.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, such as health and safety and environmental protection.
- Implementing new and improved transport systems, including tracking and reporting.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule regular servicing and repairs for transportation vehicles.
- Answering telephone calls from clients and ensuring that clients are kept informed of any delays with deliveries or collections.
- Emailing customers and responding to emails
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a transport route planner.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience as a Transport Planner or similar role in the construction or heavy machinery industry.
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in transportation management systems and software.
- Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Confident with Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are a must
If interested please click "Apply" to forward an up to date copy of your CV. Alternatively, get in touch with Aaron by calling the office on (phone number removed) for more information.
Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
