Transport Planner

Social network you want to login/join with: As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment. Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management. Who are we? Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations. Due to an increase in workload, we are now looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our Commercial Waste Operations team. You will be working from our Operations hub at Moreton Valence (Gloucester). You will be required to assess and put together the best routes for our Commercial Waste rounds whilst liaising and problem solving with drivers and customers related queries. Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 Hours: 7.30am-5pm (option of earlier or later start and finish times for the right candidate) Responsibilities for the job role: Evaluate and assess best route for Commercial Waste operations bearing in mind cost implications of logistics and customer service and instruct drivers accordingly. Ensure that drivers are informed of lorry inspection date and time, liaise with other departments to ensure the smooth running of this. Complete a daily update of drivers/rounds (Including breakdowns/driver problems) and advise the Commercial Waste Admin Team to ensure that orders can be fulfilled. Check and authorise driver daily log sheets and bring to the attention of the Operations Team any information that requires further action i.e. overbooking of hours, reduced work rate and check for consistency with tracker. Work closely with the Sales team to ensure customer requirements are met. Prepare the weekly driver working rota to ensure necessary cover to fulfil orders including Saturday working and advise the Operations Team accordingly. Ensure vehicle daily checks are carried out by drivers and that each vehicle is kept clean and tidy by drivers. Receive and direct appropriately, incoming phone calls, emails for the ordering and supply of services. What can we offer you? Life Assurance Scheme Free on-site Parking Annual Salary Review Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services) Progression opportunities 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support What are our core values? If these values align with yours you are in the right place! Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy. Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect. Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it. Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word. Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come. Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.

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