Transport Planner

Job Description

A successful logistics company based in Cross Hills near Keighley, the business provides customers with transport and distribution solutions across the UK and Europe.

Due the continued growth and success of the business, the company is now seeking an Experienced Transport Planner to join the existing Transport Planning team. Previous experience in HGV transport planning is essential for this role.

Salary: £27,000 – £28,000 per year. 48 hours on a 4 on 4 off shift basis. Flexibility for on-call duties will be required after training. Work from home adjustments will be considered after full onboarding for Mon to Fri shifts.

Role and responsibilities of our Transport Planner

· Daily planning of routes for over 50 vehicles throughout the UK

· Communicating with our drivers and customers

· Planning the loading of trailers for groupage deliveries

· Using our fleet tracker to plan routes and to optimise fuel efficiency

· Liaising with our fleet maintenance operations to co-ordinate vehicle and trailer servicing and MOT’s

· Working collaboratively with the Customer Advisors team to resolve issues

Qualifications and experience of our Transport Planner

· Previous experience of the transport and logistics sector is essential

· 2 years’ experience in a Traffic Office or in a similar role is required

· A minimum of two GCSEs including Maths and English A*-C or equivalent

· Eligibility to work in the UK

Skills and Qualities of our Transport Planner

· Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK road network

· Excellent knowledge of tachograph/Digi-card rules and regulations

· Proficient use of Microsoft office and comfortable with learning new and in-house software systems

· Polite and efficient telephone manners

· Ability to work collaboratively with others

· Proactive in resolving and de-escalating issues

· Flexible and able to work efficiently when under pressure

· Act as a Company Ambassador by maintaining a customer focused and professional approach to service delivery at all time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Experience:

Transport planning / traffic office: 1 year (Required)
Work remotely:

No

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TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City where you are based
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NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?
Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

Join our Facebook groups “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” and “CPC Transport Managers UK” to network and ask questions.