Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Widnes, Cheshire

£31,000 - £34,000

Monday – Friday, Days

Situated in Widnes, I am currently hiring an experienced Transport Planner to join a large  organisation specializing in Road Haulage into the renewables sector across the UK. 

They are in search of a skilled Transport Planner to enhance the existing transport operation, playing a key role in supporting the logistics function and providing customers with a seamless end-to-end solution for their transport needs. 

The Candidate; 

• Transport Planning experience for HGVs is essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Solid understanding of Working Time Directive and driver regulations.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Proven ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external colleagues.
• Previous experience in transport planning or operations.

Duties and Responsibilities; 

• Daily Planning: Maintain the current daily transport plan while effectively organizing the next day's workload.
• Driver Communication: Engage in strong and consistent communication with drivers on a daily basis.
• Work Allocation: Assign tasks to drivers in compliance with the Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborate with various departments throughout the day to address issues and fulfill requirements.
• Monitoring and Tracking: Oversee vehicle progress using the Mandata tracking system and identify opportunities to reduce empty runs by efficiently allocating work routes.
• Performance Monitoring: Utilize available reports to identify and address performance issues promptly.
• Responsive Communication: Manage emails and media communications promptly and effectively throughout the day.
• Team Meetings: Participate in team meetings to discuss daily progress and plan ahead.
• Adaptive Planning: Adjust and replan schedules as needed to accommodate changing circumstances.
• Issue Reporting: Report any significant issues to the planning manager in a timely manner.

If you have Transport Planner experience within the Road Haulage or Construction sector and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. 

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