Planner - Express & Same-Day Van
Company Description
This is an exciting time to join an award-winning provider of international logistics and freight services, offering a wide range of tailored solutions for clients throughout the UK, Europe, and globally across all worldwide trade routes.
Position
We are recruiting for an Express & Same-Day Van Planner based in Witham. Do you have a background in managing the fleet's headcount and planning express or same-day van drivers while adhering to all latest compliance and legislation? Are you eager to take on a role that promises excellent opportunities for career and personal development? If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity. We are proud of our strong reputation in the industry and offer a fantastic work environment!
The main purpose of the role:
1. Assist in the management of the Company's fleet of commercial vehicles and trailers, the Company's Operator's Licence, and fleet suppliers, ensuring continuous roadworthiness and compliance with current legislation, obligations, and undertakings, while providing a cost-effective service to the Transport Budget.
2. Have a clear understanding of the Company's policies, procedures, and vision and how the Transport and Fleet Departments contribute and comply with these.
3. Assist in the management of the Company's Operators' Licence to ensure compliance and maintain an acceptable green OCRS score.
4. Ensure that Drivers' Hours and Working Directive Regulations are adhered to by all drivers and mobile workers, maintaining accurate records in accordance with the Company's legal obligations.
5. Ensure vehicle and drivers' cards are correctly registered and downloaded in accordance with Company procedures, policy, and legal requirements, and that records are safely maintained.
6. Ensure fleet ownership and maintenance are accurately maintained.
7. Keep DVSA file check sheets up to date and fully compliant.
8. Ensure that all vehicles and trailers are properly inspected and maintained according to manufacturers' and suppliers' guidelines and the Company's legal obligations, adhering to maintenance schedules.
9. Maintain insurance records, fleet records, and DVSA records of all changes to fleet size, number of vehicles, and trailers.
10. Ensure all transport equipment is properly inspected and maintained according to manufacturers' and suppliers' guidelines and the Company's legal obligations.
11. Complete drivers' vehicle, trailer, and equipment safety checks in accordance with manufacturers' and suppliers' guidelines and the Company's legal obligations.
12. Maintain safety, maintenance, and inspection documents as per the Company's legal obligations.
13. Conduct transport risk assessments and ensure safe working practices.
14. Participate in transport accident investigations and near-miss reporting.
Requirements
1. Experience planning express or same-day van drivers.
2. Knowledge of vehicle weights and legal limits.
3. Understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations.
4. Familiarity with Operators' Licence obligations, undertakings, and regulations.
5. Knowledge of road traffic laws.
6. Understanding of construction and use regulations.
7. Awareness of vehicle costs.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel at an entry level.
9. Strong and decisive leadership skills.
10. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
11. Ability to work unsupervised.
12. Calm demeanor and ability to work under pressure.
13. Flexible approach to hours of work.
14. Attention to detail.
15. Results-driven mindset.
Other information
This is a super opportunity for an individual seeking a role that will provide full support and training with a clear pathway for building their career and personal development.
Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to reassignment, married or civil partnership, or maternity leave, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or belief.
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