Company Description
Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
We currently have an internal opportunity for a Transport Planner on a full time, permanent basis at our Warrington site
Shift: Monday to Friday
Job Purpose:
The main purpose of role is to effectively assemble loads / deliveries and resource the correct transport requirements. Analyse the planned versus actual to provide further efficiencies, for the site P&L
Key Duties:
Ensuring GTS housekeeping is constantly completed
Depot logs are completed by specified time
Input trailer numbers as soon as practical to do so
Monitor and report empty legs for shift
Monitor Time lapse and Restricted parking reports by specified time
Complete Microlise debrief by specified time
Report Microlise errors to central team
Check resource availability for the shift
Confirm driver start times for next day
Monitor and report WTD issues / concerns to Operations team
Ensuring there is ongoing verbal communication with the driving team to supplement the use of Microlise
Ensuring there is clear daily communication between shifts
Managing drivers’ hours in relation to customer requirements and volume demand
Understanding and achieving specific targets regarding utilisation, loaded, empty legs
Supporting the Transport Manager with all required Back-to-Back prep
Undertaking Back-to-Back tracking during F1 season with regular updates to team and Customers
Qualifications
Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours (Core)
CPC National Qualification (Desirable)
Working knowledge of GTS
Understanding of F1 Customer Contracts and back to back arrangements
IT Literate including Microsoft word, excel and outlook
Ability to multi-task with a calm and flexible approach
Methodical and organised approach
Enthusiasm to learn and to progress through experience and training
Excellent levels of commitment and motivation
Excellent communication and 'people skills' and the ability to establish effective working relationships
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Additional Information
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
Annual Leave - 20 days plus the normal bank holidays.
Pension - 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
Life Assurance - x2
Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!
Fitness - your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership. If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam