Transport Planner

Transport Planner focuses on transport planner focuses on reporting to the transport planner team leader, the role, which is critical to the success of the transport department.

What the role involves

• Transport Planner focuses on reporting to the transport planner team leader, the role, which is critical to the success of the transport department.
• The purpose of the role is to manage the daily vehicle collections based on insurance company instructions through a combination of company owned trucks and sub-contractors.
• To be responsible for routing collections for their own designated area incorporating deliveries and returns where possible and preferable to do so.
• Carry out other transport specific duties as directed by the Transport Planner Team Leader.
• Understanding the process of routing work through the Driver’s hand-held devices.

Skills and requirements

• They have an expanding network of UK sites with employees and sites across the UK and they are now looking for an experience Transport Planner to join their team.
• To understand all aspects of the planning department including specialist and small lorry collection processes in order to provide cover for this department as and when required.
• The successful candidate should demonstrate a willingness to review and suggest improvements to the Driver and vehicle routing applications.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday.

Confirmed role details

• Our Client are looking for full-time permanent Transport Planner for their Canvey site.
• To understand the importance of how this role is closely associated with the Driver bonus scheme.

Additional role context

• Armstrong Knight are very pleased to be working with a forward thinking and progressive company which has been serving the vehicle salvage and disposal industry for over 50 years.
• It provides the best and most effective vehicle salvage collection and disposal service for UK based: insurance companies, fleet hire and more.
• The planner would look to maximise collection capacity by effectively utilising our fleet of transporters and topping up routes where applicable.