Transport Planner
* Annual Salary: £28,000-£30,000
* Location: Derby, DE21
* Job Type: Full-time
Reed is collaborating with one of the UK's largest independent surfacing contractor, renowned for its commitment to excellence and a collaborative team environment. We are looking for a Transport Planner to enhance our Operations team by managing the daily route planning of our transport fleet, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Manage the planning, routing, and logistics of Low Loaders and Sprayers to optimise fleet efficiency.
2. Proactively address changes in demand to adjust transport plans accordingly.
3. Ensure effective communication of transport plans to all relevant parties.
4. Coordinate daily store runs for equipment refueling at various sites.
5. Negotiate with external transport suppliers to ensure adequate coverage at optimal rates.
6. Oversee scheduling of inspections, MOTs, servicing, and manage driver schedules including holidays.
7. Identify and address operational challenges and risks, and seek opportunities to enhance transport efficiency.
8. Maintain accurate records in the haulage register for all externally sourced transport services.
9. Handle inquiries via phone and email promptly and efficiently.
10. Continuously seek improveme...