WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
* Permanent Opportunity
* GBP30-34k depending on experience
* Career Development Opportunity
* Mon to Fri 07 00 (on-call every other Saturday 08 00)
* 25 days holiday and bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
THE BUSINESS
Our Client is a local, family run company with investment from a global business. They provide a professional, friendly and efficient service and specialise in supplying ready mix concrete across North East of England. They operate a fleet of volumetric concrete mixers, serving both construction and domestic customers. They are a business that reinvests into their operations, and some of their vehicles are the best in the North East.
Due to a person retiring from their role, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced transport planner, who will be developed to become a transport manager. Depending on your experience, the client is happy to speak with people who have either a transport planner or transport manager background.
This is an exciting opportunity offering long-term stability and career development.
THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will have the primary function of speaking to customers on a daily basis, taking orders, scheduling jobs, and distributing work to the drivers. Some of your duties include:
* Speak to customers daily, taking orders for delivery of ready mix concrete and aggregates to the construction industry and general public.
* Schedule jobs to ensure efficiency and meet customer needs.
* Distribute work to drivers through the scheduling system.
* Ensure compliance with driving hours legislation.
* Actively participate in promoting the business and driving sales.
* Build and manage relationships effectively with key customers.
* Coordinate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as expected.
* Coordinate the movement of materials, equipment, and personnel, ensuring timely delivery to construction sites.
* Ensure all transportation activities comply with relevant regulations and safety standards.
* Monitor transportation performance metrics and analyze data to identify areas for improvement.
THE PERSON
The successful candidate will be an experienced transport planner or manager, preferably from the construction sector with experience in dispatching ready mix concrete and aggregates.
This role demands a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills, as you will be responsible for coordinating the company’s ready mix concrete operation.
* Strong organizational skills are essential.
* CPC qualification would be a significant advantage.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Background in the construction industry or transport planning is a significant advantage.
* Minimum of 5 years experience in transport planning within the construction or a similar sector.
* Proven track record of managing complex logistics and transportation operations.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret transportation data.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
* Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
* Professional certifications in logistics or transport management (e.g. CPC) are a significant advantage.
THE PACKAGE
* Permanent Opportunity
* GBP30-34k depending on experience
* Career Development Opportunity
* Mon to Fri 07 00 (on-call every other Saturday 08 00)
* 25 days holiday and bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
TO APPLY
This role is an exciting career development opportunity! Apply now, and your CV will go directly to Harry Mann, who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry on (phone number removed) Option 1.
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