Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently looking for a Transport Coordinator/Planner to join our busy team based in Carrington. The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for supporting our customer, drivers and colleagues throughout the business and have the knowledge to assist with movement of the transport plan as necessary. The Details: Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Salary: £30,098.00k Per Annum Hours: 45 Hours Per Week 28 Days Annual Leave inclusive of bank holidays Saturday working will be required on a average of a 1 in 4 basis, which a day off in the week will be given for. Monthly Pay Parking Onsite Key Duties and Accountabilities (Will include but not be limited to) Maintenance and Management of the Transport Management System (TMS) Ability to enter loads on Warehouse Planner Ensure effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources Ensuring customer requirements are administered in a timely, controlled and recorded manner Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers Promote effective and efficient standards of work, in order to comply with transport legislation, company policy and Health & Safety legislation Managing Driver hours as per WTD rules To carry out investigations or incident reports in relation to any vehicle incidents when necessary Ensure all agency drivers are inducted correctly and Compliance is monitored Manage tachograph infringements to ensure full compliance Manage driver briefing / de-briefing including downloading driver digicards Co-ordinate drivers including managing holiday and sickness cover Preparing and submitting various KPI reports Record, monitor & be proactive in achieving improved fuel efficiency and better MPG Cross functional interaction (Warehouse / Drivers or Contractors / Customers) Transport Coordinator/Planner Requirements: Detailed understanding of the rules and regulation around drivers' hours Physically fit to meet the demands of a multi-drop driving role Previous experience working in a Transport Office Benefits Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program Spirit Awards - Peer to Peer recognition INCLUSION Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.