Transport Planner
Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic transportation team? Do you thrive on managing logistics operations and ensuring the smooth flow of goods? Our established client is seeking a motivated and experienced Transport Planner to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and progress to a managerial role over time for the right candidate.
Job Type: Full-time Temp to Perm 40 hours a week
Pay: £12.50ph - £14.43ph (£26,000.00-£30,000.00)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate to Chester, CH1
Responsibilities:
- Supervise Daily Operations: Oversee the day-to-day activities of our client's transportation team, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of goods.
- Fleet Management: Monitor and manage their fleet of vehicles, ensuring they are maintained, serviced, and compliant with safety regulations.
- Scheduling and Dispatching: Create and manage schedules for drivers, optimising route planning and resource allocation.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all transportation activities adhere to legal and safety standards. Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions.
- Customer Service: Book deliveries with customers and address any transportation-related issues promptly and professionally.
- Cost Control: Monitor and control transportation costs, including fuel, maintenance, and labour, to stay within budget.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on transportation operations, including delivery performance, vehicle utilisation, and costs.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in transportation or logistics.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of transportation regulations, fleet management, and logistics principles.
- Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills, strong organisational and multitasking abilities, effective communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in transportation management software and Microsoft Office Suite, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Certifications: Valid driver's licence; HGV licence advantageous but not essential. Transport Manager CPC advantageous but not essential.
Working Conditions:
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with a one-hour break.
- Facilities: Relax in our client's break room equipped with a pool table, couches, and a TV. Enjoy free tea and coffee, and make use of the fridge, freezer, and microwave on-site.
- Holidays & Events: Enjoy 30 days of holiday per annum, including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in at least two social events per year and visit relevant shows and exhibitions.
- Professional Development: Our client is committed to your continuous growth and improvement. They offer ample opportunities for training and development, providing a clear pathway for career advancement to management level and beyond.
Is this the exciting opportunity you've been waiting for? Apply now and be part of a leading logistics organisation that celebrates diversity and creates an inclusive environment for all employees!
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