About the Role:
Who are we, and what do we do?
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door.
A little about our Telford site:
Our advanced manufacturing site in Telford is one of our main processing facilities, processing up to 1.5 million birds per week. There are over 1,200 talented people employed at our Telford site.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about Transport and Logistics? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in Planning or Scheduling?
We are looking for a highly competent and motivated Transport Planner to join our Logistics Team, based at our Telford site. The role is mainly office-based, however you may be expected to enter a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment.
What will you be doing as a Transport Planner at Avara?
As a Transport Planner, you’ll be routing and scheduling the delivery of finished goods and raw materials.
What will your key responsibilities as Transport Planner include?
1. Schedule the delivery of all finished goods and the movement of raw materials based on customer orders.
2. Liaise with other Avara sites to utilise our in-house fleet and third-party hauliers for cost-effective delivery solutions.
3. Plan and schedule driver resources in accordance with legislative and ETI regulations.
4. Communicate inbound delivery timings and obtain booking references via customer-based portals.
5. Develop a warehouse loading schedule that facilitates our OTIF (on time in full) objectives.
6. Liaise with Transport colleagues to ensure vehicles are scheduled for planned maintenance.
What you’ll need to be successful:
* Good geographical knowledge.
* Excellent Excel and other Microsoft packages.
* Excellent organisation skills.
* Good analytical skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced busy office environment.
* Knowledge of Drivers hours and Working Time legislation.
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As a Transport Planner, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that include:
* Up to £30,000 per annum DOE
* 31 days holiday allowance
* Straight forward pension contribution of 4%
* Life assurance
* Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
* Staff sales
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salaried Advance Finance
* Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
* Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and other discounts.
What happens after you apply for this role?
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford site to discuss your application further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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