Position: Transport Planner - Vans

Location: Witham

Hours: 08:00-17:00

Salary: 27,798

We are recruiting for one of the UK's leading logistics and freight companies that operate worldwide and offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe and Internationally across all trade routes. Our client is seeking an experienced Express / Same day Van Planner to join their reputable team.

Your key responsibilities as a Transport Planner:

Routing and scheduling vans to optimise fleet utilisation
Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
Dispatching and debriefing drivers
Solid WTD knowledge
Liasing with agencies to book drivers
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
DVSA file checks, ensuring compliance
Maintaining insurance records, fleet records and DVSA records, updating fleet size, trailer numbers and identification

Completing all administration tasks and dealing with infringements, so good attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of information
Manage fleet inspections, services, MOTs, and breakdowns, to ensure full compliance with minimal business disruption and cost.
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Drivers' vehicle, trailer and equipment safety checks are completed in accordance with the manufacturers and suppliers' guidelines and the Company's legal obligations
Transport accident investigation and near miss reporting
Maintaining company policies and procedures

Requirements:

Experience with planning express or same-day van drivers is essential
Understanding of vehicle weight and limits
Understanding of drivers hours and working time directive
Road Traffic laws
Ability to commute with drivers, colleagues and customers on all levels
Excellent customer service skills
The ability to work under pressure

Benefits:

Salary of 27,798
24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Perk Box Discount Platform
Employee assistance program
Extensive learning opportunities
Employee Engagement Forum
Reward and Recognition programme
Monthly Pay Day Treat Day
Flex on Hybrid working for the right candidate

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WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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