Transport Planner
Heavy Haulage
Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (flexible depending on experience)
I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a large transport business who specialise in Abnormal Loads & General Haulage.
The Candidate:
1. Transport route planning experience
2. Previous experience in a General Haulage or Abnormal Loads operation
3. Experience working within a busy transport office
4. A dynamic approach to solve resource and planning resolution/modifications
5. ICT literate
6. A basic understanding of Large Goods Vehicles (weights, dimensions, and terminology)
7. Proficient in the use of tachographs and TMS (Transport Management Systems)
8. A good geographic knowledge
9. A proactive approach to continual professional development
10. An excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and make decisions
11. A strong work ethic with the ability to focus while contributing to a collaborative and positive team dynamic
12. An effective communicator
13. Ability to question, challenge, and improve upon existing processes
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Plan heavy haulage operations manually, ensuring all logistical details are accounted for
2. Provide the communication link between customers and drivers
3. Supervise and manage driver workloads
4. Ensure compliance with tachograph regulations and monitor drivers' daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours
5. Coordinate with councils, police, and drivers to organize special orders requiring police escorts
6. Plan operations up to 2 weeks in advance, ensuring the availability of police escorts and other required resources
7. Keep up to date with transport issues and deal with changes to the day's schedules
8. Pre-brief and de-brief drivers on their daily runs throughout the day
9. Manage high-value and complex heavy haulage projects, ensuring all logistics are handled professionally and safely
If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. #J-18808-Ljbffr