Transport Planner

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Full time
Location: Wirral
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Job offered by: Austin Fraser
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Position:

Transport Planner Location:

Bromborough Hours:

Monday to Friday

Our client is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their reputable team in Bromborough. This role will suit an experienced Transport Planner with proven experience in HGV General Haulage, with a customer-centric attitude. The ideal candidate will be able to plan, direct and control the activities of the transport fleet including sub-contractors. The Transport Planner must provide a high-quality service to both internal and external customers as they will be based on-site at a customer's premises.

Your key responsibilities as a Transport Planner:

Routing and scheduling vehicles to optimise fleet utilisation Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK Dispatching and debriefing drivers Actively seek to understand customer operational requirements and identify any service or delivery concerns or failures Ensure that we are fully compliant with both driver and vehicle statutory and legislative requirements Develop a network of national transport services to ensure services are delivered cost-effectively Work with all other transport teams throughout the Company to support their work requirements as needed and maximise internal revenue wherever possible Constantly review tariffs to ensure that we are both competitive and sensitive to market conditions Hands-on coordination of emergency response and resolution of road incidents Liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure the operation runs smoothly and cost-effectively Completing all administration tasks and dealing with infringements, so good attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of information Manage a portfolio of 'approved' suppliers that allows the company to focus or concentrate our spend that equally delivers the optimum in terms of customer service and profitability Maintaining company policies and procedures

The Requirements: General Haulage planning experience - ESSENTIAL Solid understanding of WTD & Tacho laws Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK Strong driver and fleet compliance knowledge CPC certification advantageous

Benefits: 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service Progression routes Length of service rewards Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Enhanced occupational maternity pay Life assurance Retails discounts Discounted gym membership Health cash plans

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