Transport Planner
Department: Woodside Motorfreight
Responsible to: Operations Director
Location: Ballynure
Rate of pay: Competitive, depending on experience
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
Hours of work: 8am - 6pm
Job Summary:
Woodside Motorfreight is one of the leading finished vehicle distribution companies in the UK and Ireland. An opportunity has arisen to join the experienced Traffic team based at the Ballynure HQ. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
Duties include (but not limited to):
1. Full involvement in the planning & coordination of a large fleet of car transporters and drivers, distributing cars, vans, and HGVs throughout the U.K. and Ireland.
2. Co-ordination and management of drivers while ensuring compliance with Road Traffic and Working Time laws.
3. Booking shipping space utilizing the most cost and time-effective routes available on the Irish Sea.
4. Ensuring fleet is available for planned servicing and maintenance.
5. Ensuring strict customer KPI’s are achieved.
6. Keeping Customer Services staff updated on changes and delays.
7. Communication with Directors on a daily basis.
8. Participating in out of hours mobile telephone cover whilst on shift.
Essential Criteria:
1. At least 2 years’ previous experience in a busy Transport / Traffic office, or similar environment with direct customer contact.
2. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Traffic Management, and telematics systems, or similar.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Experience of Stirling Traffic Management System or similar.
The Package:
* Competitive salary negotiable and dependent on experience.
* Fully funded health care cash plan.
* Multiple employee perks.
* Long service recognition.
* Employee recognition scheme.
* Continuous personal development in-house.
* Learning and Development hub with access to full suite of iHASCO training programmes.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* On-site, free car parking.
* Calendar of employee engagement events.
* Award-winning, state of the art office facilities.
For more information and to apply:
* Complete our online application form.
* Email your CV to Joerobbin@woodsides.com.
* Call 07741 756520.
* Or Text RECRUIT and your name to 66777.
Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments:
Woodside Logistics Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment and it's an essential part of our culture. We expect all of our employees to treat each other equally, honestly, and with respect.
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