Position: Transport Planner
Location: Chelmsford
Hours: Monday to Friday
Our client is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their reputable team in Chelmsford. This role will suit an experienced Transport Planner with solid knowledge and proven experience in HGV General Haulage planning, with long haul and full load experience. The ideal candidate will be able to plan, direct and control the activities of the transport fleet including sub-contractors. The Transport Planner must provide a high-quality service to both, internal and external customers.
Your key responsibilities as a Transport Planner:
Routing and scheduling vehicles to optimise fleet utilisation
Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
Dispatching and debriefing drivers
Actively seek to understand customer operational requirements and identify any service or delivery concerns or failures
Ensure that we are fully compliant with both driver and vehicle statutory and legislative requirements
Develop a network of national transport services to ensure services are delivered cost-effectively
Work with all other transport teams throughout the Company to support their work requirements as needed and maximise internal revenue wherever possible
Constantly review tariffs to ensure that we are both competitive and sensitive to market conditions
Hands-on coordination of emergency response and resolution of road incidents
Liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure the operation runs smoothly and cost-effectively
Completing all administration tasks and dealing with infringements, so good attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of information
Manage a portfolio of 'approved' suppliers that allows the company to focus or concentrate our spend that equally delivers the optimum in terms of customer service and profitability
Maintaining company policies and proceduresThe Requirements:
General Haulage planning experience - ESSENTIAL
Solid understanding of WTD & Tacho laws
Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
Strong driver and fleet compliance knowledge
CPC certification advantageous Benefits:
20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
Progression routes
Length of service rewards
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Enhances occupational maternity pay
Life assurance
Retails discounts
Discounted gym membership
Health cash plans
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