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Traffic Planning and Operations, Knutsford
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Traffic Planner
To develop effective transport plans and control resources, ensuring customer and business requirements are achieved while complying with legal responsibilities. Manage sourcing and booking of vehicles according to company procedures.
We are keen to train and reward an ambitious candidate seeking a career in this fast-paced industry.
Responsibilities & Objectives:
* Ensure effective use of vehicles and drivers
* Negotiate prices with subcontracted drivers
* Manage drivers through communication and navigation analysis tools
* Maintain internal tracking system standards
* Achieve targets regarding margin, costs per mile, and vehicle utilization
* Review customer allocations for timely work and equipment efficiency
* Communicate with customer services and drivers to meet KPI targets
* Understand UK highway network and standards
* Work to deadlines and independently when needed
* Communicate professionally with staff and clients
* Flexible to cover on-call rota
Statutory Duties:
* Cooperate with legal obligations
* Only undertake works within your competency
Interfaces:
Internal:
* Liaise with General Manager, Customer Service Advisors, Traffic Manager, and others
External:
* Customers
* Contractors
Technical Skills:
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
* Good UK geographical knowledge and postcodes
Business Skills:
* Professional, confident, with attention to detail
* Team player with initiative
* Organized and able to work under pressure
* Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
About Speedy Freight:
Speedy Freight has nearly 60 UK depots, offering urgent courier services with a fleet of 4,000 vehicles. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, we deliver important and sensitive freight across the UK and Europe, ensuring quick, secure, and reliable service.
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