We are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our team at James Wilby. This role reports to our Transport Manager, and we are open to this being a part-time role over 5 days per week.
As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for routing and coordinating loads and drivers 24/5, with occasional Saturdays & Sundays, to the highest of industry standards and in the most efficient and safest ways. This key role forms a vital part of our operational team and will require visibility, resilience, drive, and high performance.
The successful candidate will have a track record of transport planning and working with related Transport Management Systems (TMS) while ensuring absolute compliance with all relevant transport laws and regulations. They will have experience in planning flatbed rigids and trailers, Moffett, and Hiab related work, and will also be fully versed in subcontracting loads safely and securely.
Ideally, they will be an experienced HGV Driver, with a full understanding of coupling and decoupling trailers, load security, axle weights, rollover prevention, loading protocols, and more.
We believe that our people are our most valuable asset. If you invest in us, we will invest in you. We’re looking for a Senior Transport Planner who shares this belief and can help us drive our business forward while demonstrating the following personal attributes:
Personal Attributes
* Leadership: Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and motivate our driver workforce, delegate tasks effectively, and be resilient when required.
* Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as you will be responsible for communicating with our driver workforce, other departments, suppliers, subcontractors, and our customers.
* Interpersonal skills: Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with team members, other departments, sister hauliers, and our customers.
* Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and address issues that may arise on a day-to-day basis. An analytical mind to see risks and mitigate them.
* Time management: Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring that our driver workforce is not idling or adding extra miles unnecessarily. Well-versed in driver’s hours and working time directive.
* Organisational skills: Strong organisational skills to manage multiple routes, drivers, and jobs effectively. Excellent people resource planning to avoid calendar conflicts and unnecessary use of agency drivers. A self-starter.
* Decision-making: Ability to make decisions in the best interest of our business, and when unsure, work with your manager or peers to achieve the best outcome for all parties.
* Adaptability: Able to adapt to changing circumstances and be a good team player through change and challenges. The ability to work under the pressure of a busy, time-critical transport operation is imperative.
* Self-Management: Managing all aspects and tasks of the job role within a clear timeframe and being responsible for your own self-improvement and progression with the support of your manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Route planning and drivers records: At least three years of experience in transport route planning is essential, with a good understanding of the geography across the UK, drivers’ hours, and records.
* Commercial: Experience in preparing quotations and understanding costs involved in performing a contract. Understanding subcontracting of business and working to the company’s framework.
* Transport logistics and technical regulations: A good knowledge of processes and procedures including fleet utilisation, fleet compliance, and safety regulations.
* IT proficiency: Competent IT skills and knowledge of Transport Management Systems such as Vigo, TachoMaster, FleetCheck, Matrix Telematics, and PDAs.
Desirable
* Membership: Of an appropriate professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport or having worked for a member of the Road Haulage Association would be advantageous.
* FORS: Experience and knowledge of the Fleet Operating Recognition Scheme, ideally working for a FORS Silver or Gold Operator.
* CPC International Transport Manager
* HGV Class 1 or Class 2
* Fork Lift Truck Licence
* CPC Driver Card
Salary Band: £29,000 - £33,500 per annum depending upon experience, profit-related annual performance bonus, and company benefits including Group Life Assurance, Smart Health App, Entertainment Package, Day Off for Birthday, Free Car-Washing Facilities, Friends and Family Rates for Car Servicing & Maintenance.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00 - £33,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Heckmondwike, WF16 0PG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Route planning and drivers records: 3 years (required)
* FORS: 3 years (preferred)
* Commercial: 2 years (required)
* Transport logistics and technical regulations: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HGV Class 1 or Class 2 (preferred)
* CPC Transport Manager (preferred)
* Fork Lift Truck Licence (preferred)
* CPC Driver Card (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Senior Transport Planner Role
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