Company Description
Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.
Simarco takes pride in being a great place to work, offering excellent training and career development opportunities. Join our team—apply today!
As our company continues to grow, we are excited to announce the recruitment of a Transport Planner based at our Stoke site. Do you have a solid background in General Haulage route planning of 30+ vehicles and eager to take on a role that promises excellent opportunities for career and personal development? If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity... We are proud of our strong reputation in the industry and offer a fantastic work environment!
The main purpose of the role:
* To plan the national and local vehicle and trailers resources in the most cost effective and compliant manner, achieving profitability and service excellence.
* Plan and allocate all national and local vehicle and trailer resources ensuring optimum utilisation and profitability within the constraints of cargo availability, vehicle availability, customer requirements and legal restrictions.
* Prepare and produce Vehicle and Load Manifests and customer paperwork and present to the Warehouse and assigned drivers.
* Provide the main point of contact for the national drivers.
* Liaise and communicate with internal and external customers.
* Transport administration and data update within various operating systems.
* Assist the National Transport Supervisor in the management and allocation of the fleet’s headcount.
* Provide a friendly and helpful Driver Reception service, greeting each driver and allocating their vehicle keys and Manifest of work up, until the main shift commences.
* Vehicle costings, revenues and profitability.
* Sub-contractor use and costs.
* Drivers overtime.
* Ensure vehicles are not overloaded.
* Vehicle and drivers’ cards are correctly downloaded in accordance with Company procedures.
Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:
* General Haulage route planning
* Routing and management of 30+ vehicles
* Previous experience with Freight Forwarding, Groupage, Supply Chain Transportation or Distribution
Knowledge & Skills
* Vehicle weights and legal limits.
* Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations.
* Operators’ Licence obligations, undertakings and Regulations.
* Road Traffic Laws.
* Construction and Use Regulations.
* Vehicle costs.
* Microsoft Word and Excel at entry level.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to communicate at all levels.
* Ability to work unsupervised
* Calm and ability to work under pressure.
* Flexible approach to hours of work.
* Applies attention to detail.
Other information
This is a super opportunity for an individual who is seeking a role that will provide full support and training with a clear pathway for building their career and personal development.
We can offer you:
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Discount Platform
Discounted Gym Membership
Full training and support
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance program
Extensive learning opportunities
Employee Engagement Forum
Reward and Recognition programme
Pay Day Treat Days
Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week (Times to be confirmed)