Job title: Transport PlannerLocation: London Gateway (Stanford-le-Hope)Salary: Up to GBP37,875 Position Type: Permanent, full-timeHours of work: 45 hours per week, Monday – Friday on shift basis; 6am-3pm/9am-6pmWeekend cover will also be required on a rota basis.Our client, a leading UK rail freight and logistics company, are looking for a Transport Planner to join their friendly team.
The role
We are looking for the right individual to support our award-winning Transport Planning team in London Gateway.As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for planning the fleet of 35- ton vehicles, ensuring their maximum utilisation and customer satisfaction. You will be working as a team and get involved in a variety of projects while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority.
- Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders and expectations, negotiating best times where possible to best utilise the fleet.
- Utilise vehicles effectively with the aim of supporting and maximising daily revenue targets.
- Provide new work quotations.
- Resource subcontractors ensuring full induction / company standards are communicated and formally agreed, when efficient to use.
- Negotiate subcontractor rates.
- Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next day and night plan.
- Ensure plans are at best cost solutions.
- Update systems accurately and utilise its functionality.
- Ensure customer service levels with all customers are achieved.
- Working with our other depots throughout UK creating a one stop solution for our customers.
About you
- A full understanding of Tachograph, working time and drivers’ hours regulations.
- Proven transport planning experience.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent geographical knowledge.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Have TOPS, Destin8 and VBS Systems knowledge
- Have previous container transport planning experience.
It’s great but not required if you have
- Transport Manager CPC or working towards it.
Benefits
- Pensions: Access to a highly regarded final-salary (defined benefit) pension scheme.
- Workplace Perks: Access to the company Life scheme, which provides retailer discounts, technology loans, and transport options
- Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plans, dental packages, and private medical options (depending on eligibility)
- Family Support: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave options alongside flexible working policies.
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