Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner on late shifts (12:30 – 21:00, 06:00-10:00 on rota’d Saturdays paid as overtime) for a successful growing transport and logistics company at their site in Trafford Park. This is a new position due to growth and the ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar position.
Main purpose:
To meet customers’ requirements for the safe and efficient transport of their cargo effectively and in accordance with company operational procedures and statutory requirements including Health & Safety to the satisfaction of clients and a return for the company.
Responsibilities:
* Communicate effectively in a professional manner with own department customers to ensure their traffic requirements are fulfilled in line with their booked instructions.
* Route and plan multi drop deliveries – Pall-Ex deliveries & collection.
* Route and plan HGV vehicles (18t / artic) – Irish Collections & Deliveries.
* Schedule and plan daily Dublin & Belfast export trailers (own equipment & contractors).
* Arrange with approved hauliers for transport of cargo, confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists, to maximise cost effectiveness.
* Liaise with Courier / Haulage Exchange to ensure 3rd party jobs covered and delivered.
* Maintain awareness of and follow transport regulations, where relevant to confirm to all statutory requirements.
* Communicate with all suppliers and stakeholders in the delivery process.
* Ensure legislative compliance in all areas.
* Prepare correct documentation to the Warehouse/Haulage department for loading/off loading cargo to vehicles, in a timely manner ensuring all hazardous requirements are met.
* Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. costing, agreeing charge rates with contractors, queries in accordance with the companies’ requirements.
* Communicate efficiently and effectively (via use of IT systems, email, telephone) with internal and external customers, suppliers and other offices as required by operational procedures.
* Communicate with and pursue customers who have not made recent bookings.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 12:30 – 21:00, rota’d Saturdays 06:00-10:00 (paid as overtime).
Benefits:
* Salary up to £32,000pa
* 30 days holiday including BH
* Health care cash plan
* Pension
* Work events
* Open, inclusive, friendly work environment
If you are interested in this position please apply, or call Antony at Proactive Personnel Manchester on (phone number removed).
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