Transport Planner
Runcorn
£30,000 - £35,000
4 on 4 off, 7pm – 7am (nights)
I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a large haulage business who specialise within general haulage operations throughout the UK.
They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning across a general haulage and automotive division.
The Candidate;
Previous experience within a Transport operation within a planner position
Experience of transport planning for a collection and backhaul network is desirable
General haulage route planning experience is highly desirable
Previous experience within a fast paced transport position
Previously worked to revenue targets within HGV route planning
Experience of using system based planning tools
A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations
Strong administrative skills
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Competent decision making
Good geographical knowledge
Duties and Responsibilities;
Route planning for full load, general haulage and automotive sector
Using geographical knowledge to maximise the fleet ability to work
Supervising and managing driver work loads
Responsible for driver queries face to face and via telephone
Report and escalate any tracker errors to the Transport Planning Supervisor.
Ensuring drivers are up ...