Position: Transport Planner - Pallet Network
Location: Stoke
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: 28,000
We are recruiting for one of the UK's leading logistics and freight companies that operate worldwide and offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe and Internationally across all trade routes. Our client seeks an experienced Transport Planner - Pallet Network to join their reputable team.
Your key responsibilities as a Transport Planner - Pallet Network:
* Routing and scheduling to optimise the fleet utilisation of around 30 vehicles
* Multi drop, pallet network routes
* Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
* Dispatching and debriefing drivers
* Prepare and produce Vehicle and Load Manifests and customer paperwork and present to the Warehouse and assigned drivers
* Liasing with agencies to book drivers
* Hands on coordination of emergency response and resolution of road incidents
* Liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure the operation runs smoothly and cost-effectively
* DVSA file checks ensuring compliance
* Maintaining insurance records, fleet records and DVSA records, updating fleet size, trailer numbers and identification
* Completing all administration tasks and dealing with infringements, so good attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of information
* Manage fleet inspections, services, MOTs, and breakdowns, ensure full compliance with minimal business disruption and cost.
* Drivers' vehicle, trailer and equipment safety checks are completed in accordance with the manufacturers and suppliers' guidelines and the Company's legal obligations
* Maintaining company policies and procedures
Requirements:
* Experience with general haulage planning is essential
* Pallet Network planning experience is essential
* Understanding of vehicle weight and limits
* Solid WTD knowledge
* Understanding of drivers hours and working time directive
* Road Traffic laws
* Ability to commute with drivers, colleagues and customers on all levels
* Excellent customer service skills
* The ability to work under pressure
Benefits:
* Salary of 28,000
* 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* Perk Box Discount Platform
* Employee assistance program
* Extensive learning opportunities
* Employee Engagement Forum
* Reward and Recognition programme
* Monthly Pay Day Treat Day
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