Transport Planner - European planning experience advantageous - Permanent Role
Salary: up to £34,000 PA (based on European experience)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:30
Silver Arrow Recruitment has a rare opportunity for a transport planner with a reputable, innovative transport & logistics group based in Middlewich, Cheshire.
A transport manager CPC qualification is preferable, though not essential for candidates with the right attributes.
A background in plant and agricultural machinery transportation would be beneficial; exposure to European operations would also be a significant advantage.
Perm Benefits:
* Healthcare scheme
* Pension scheme
* Company uniform
* Bonus Scheme
* Potential for career development
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Your Role:
* Planning and allocation of nationwide and European automotive, plant and agricultural machinery deliveries.
* Involvement with the scheduling and planning of modular building installation projects.
* Ensuring that the operation complies with all regulatory legislation and best practices.
* Ensuring consistently reliable driver behaviour concerning safety, legality, efficiency and profitability.
* Managing day-to-day issues of the remote driver workforce, including welfare and pastoral matters.
* Attending Customer conference calls and meetings where required.
* Dynamic evaluation of operational decisions likely to affect group performance and Customer experience.
* Daily liaison with line managers to identify operational exceptions and implement solutions.
* Balancing own fleet use and sub-contraction.
* Minimising fleet empty running.
In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to a diverse Customer base. The ability to think laterally and make sound decisions will be essential. Additionally, you'll need the aptitude to develop a detailed understanding of the operation and the specific characteristics of the broader sector.
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