Acksons Fencing is one of the UK's largest and most established premium fencing companies, running our own transport fleet.
Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced transport planner to join a well established family-run business.
Managing deliveries and collections across the UK mainland. Typically up to 500-600 drops (representing 500-600 tonnes) per week
Current delivery fleet - 4 artics, 16 rigid HGVs, each with mounted fork truck, plus 3 delivery vans - Additional capacity may be hired in when needed
Full time permanent staff of customer-facing drivers
Office team of 4
Expectation that the successful candidate will have experience and understanding in a varied transport planning role
Key Responsibilities
To support the Transport Manager and team in the day to day running of the department, planning and arranging loads to customers, as well as collections and other routine and ad hoc transport administration tasks required.
To constantly gain valuable experience in a variety of activities within the team to benefit the operation of the team and the effectiveness of the company.
Success can be measured by clearing the requested work tasks daily and building resilience so the team continuing to perform during periods of peak workload.
Targets:
Clear the deliveries and collections each week.
Plan for loads to meet the promise dates we have committed to.
Key Tasks
Tasks will vary day to day depending on the demands of and resources available within the Transport team, but will include:
Planning loads, working closely with the Transport Manager and taking control of the planning when the Manager is not in the office.
Administration relating to loads, drivers and vehicles, to meet legal and FORS requirements. Plus cover for the following: Invoicing of loads · Advising loads to customers · Reviewing new orders · Arranging carrier deliveries. Assisting with other Transport administration duties, including other internal reporting requirements, and tasks requested by your manager to meet the company’s legal and voluntary scheme requirements.
Work with the relevant managers to maintain and develop quality procedures and systems.
Ensuring that Company and Statutory Health and Safety, COSHH and Environmental requirements are met · Ensuring that all IT / Business System operational and procedural guidelines are followed so as to ensure data integrity.
Any other ad hoc tasks reasonably requested by your direct line managers or the directors, from time-to-time.
Full driving licence and own vehicle required. Please note this is an office-based role at our head office in a rural location between Ashford and Canterbury.
Holding a Transport CPC would be be beneficial.
Jacksons Fencing is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking