Job Description
My client is a leading UK logistics company, specialising in next-day and same-day delivery of air and sea freight, and the distribution of heavy and dangerous consignments within the UK. They are currently looking for a transport planner for their Manchester depot, to assist in organising, directing, and coordinating the activities of all drivers, and the resources necessary for the safe, efficient, and economic movement of freight through their distribution system. This role involves working with the transport and warehouse teams, providing efficient management of the depot.
In addition, quoting nationally and handling bookings via the Haulier Exchange platform, maximising revenue for the company.\n\n(Transport Planner) - Position Overview\n\nTo effectively plan direct and co-ordinate the activities of all Drivers and the resources necessary the activities of PAYE Drivers, Independent Service Providers (ISP's), Agency Drivers for the safe, efficient and economic movement of freight through the company's distribution system.\nAll planning will be completed using the in house system for same day movements\n\n(Transport Planner) - Position Requirements\n\nPlanning experience essential, good geographical knowledge of the UK.\nMultidrop experience is essential\nEnsuring loads are planned on correct vehicles, with a keen eye for detail.\nAnswering inbound calls from customers and all drivers quickly and efficiently.\nPlanning to ensure internal & external KPI's are met.\nReceiving telephone and email instructions from clients and recording relevant details. accurately on the company's data management system.\nMaintaining customer service levels at the highest standard by ensuring a rapid response to their requirements.\nIdentifying needs and establishing client requirements.\nIdentifying opportunities to improve service and share with Depot Manager.\nEnsuring that regulations regarding hours of work, the operational safety and efficiency of the company and ISP vehicles and other statutory regulations are complied with together with the submission of all necessary forms pertaining to the company's BSI record system and management reports.\nEnsuring minimal waste of resources and securing value for money especially in the area of subcontractor haulage.\nSign out vehicle keys and PDA's to drivers.\nMaintain effective communication with the warehouse team to ensure there are minimum loading issues. \n\n(Transport Planner) - Position Remuneration \n\nSalary Range: £30k to £32k\nMonday - Friday\n04:00am - 14:00pm, including a 1-hour unpaid break.
Contractual 45 hours a week.\n25 days holiday, plus bank holidays\n4 weeks (after probation)\nAuto enrolment pension \nStreamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application