Night Transport Planner
We are looking for a full-time permanent skilled Night Transport Planner to join our existing team at Morley, Leeds.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective transport operations at Walkers Transport.
Founded in 1979, Walkers Transport is today one of the UK’s leading transport solutions providers, moving over 1.2 million pallets each year. Our Can Do. philosophy encompasses the values of making time for our people and engineering a positive working environment where honesty, respect and fun is at the centre of all we do!
Benefits:
* Salary: Competitive depending on experience
* Hours of work: Monday to Friday 18.00hrs – 03.00hrs or 17.00hrs -02.00hrs
* Holidays: Minimum 33 days – Maximum 38 days including bank holidays.
* BUPA family cash plan
* Scottish Widows pension which includes death in service insurance.
* Onsite training
Role Details:
* Proven track record in planning local and national multi-drops and full load deliveries including night trunking.
* Planning and co-ordinating approx 250 pallets a day within local postcodes.
* Communicate with the day team to support successful completion of vehicle runs and network KPIs.
* Report vehicle issues to relevant suppliers in a timely manner.
* Work alongside traffic team to establish future trends and anticipate potential issues to prevent disruptions to service.
* Support driving staff with consignment issues and re-plan live where necessary.
* Understanding of load compliance, health & safety, and environmental impact.
* Awareness and understanding of driving hours.
* Liaising with hubs and depots.
Qualifications:
* Previous experience in planning.
* Excellent knowledge of Leeds postcode area.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
If you are a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for planning, we would love to hear from you.
Experience:
* Transport planning: 1 year (preferred)
* Logistics: 1 year (required)
* Supply chain: 1 year (required)
* Organisational skills: 1 year (required)
* Analysis skills: 1 year (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
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