Transport Planner
Transport Planner
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Job Description
As a Transport Planner you will be playing a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the wider Stobart network whilst complying with legal responsibilities.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Shift: 4 on 4 off nights 06.0018.00
Salary: 35332 per annum
Key Duties of a Transport Planner:
- Effective management and planning of drivers through ongoing communication and using our stateoftheart transport software.
- Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles drivers trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU drivers hours regulations).
- To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively; maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost.
- Ensure that our internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated to an exceptional standard.
- Make regular use of inhouse planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency.
- Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing).
- Constantly communicate with our customer service teams and drivers to ensure customer KPIs and targets are achieved and maintained.
Qualifications :
- Previous transport planning experience with good geographical knowledge.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Good communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
- Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines.
- Able to work on own or as part of a team.
- CPC desirable but not essential.
- Proactive decision maker.
Additional Information :
As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
- Pension scheme we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
- Life Assurance x 2 your annual salary.
- Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
