Job Description

About Us

Quest Medical are one the UK's leading providers logistics and maintenance services to the mobile medical industry.

Our aim is to work with customers to provide high-quality cost-effective solutions. We provide a range of flexible services to benefit all mobile healthcare providers from start-up companies to blue chip organizations.

Role Overview

We have a fantastic job opportunity for a Transport Planner who has experience working within a busy traffic office planning routes, liaising with drivers, issuing paperwork, and supporting the day-to-day operations.

Working as the Transport Planner you will join the Transport Planning Team in undertaking all tasks to meet both customer and business expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Transport Planner your duties and responsibilities will include:

Daily vehicle route planning in line with customer requirements Liaising with drivers The creation and issue of paperwork to drivers The support of the management of driver legal compliance, tachographs, drivers' hours, health and safety, accident reporting etc. Complete the daily staff attendance rotas and planning relief cover where required. Raise all subcontractor requests for any fleet work undertaken with the relevant costing and agree authorisation when required. Making equipment available for scheduled inspections, repairs, and MOTs within the required timescales Cover as and when required for other staff to ensure all tasks are undertaken and completed appropriately. Work with the customer daily to ensure changes to activities are implemented and agreed upon.

Candidate Requirements

As the Transport Planner you will have the following skills and experience:

Experience of working in a busy traffic office in a calm and effective manner Good understanding of driver regulations and compliance regulations CPC qualification would be advantageous. Experience working within a fast-paced environment and adhering to strict delivery performance criteria set by the customer Flexibility around working hours, holiday cover & overtime requirements, including some weekends.

Safety

To work safely at all times ensuring the safety of your colleagues and all those working around you. To comply with the requirements of the Quest Medical UK Ltd Health and Safety Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.

Other

To maintain consistent and professional attendance, punctuality and personal appearance. To pursue the personal development of skills and the knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role. To represent Quest Medical UK Ltd in a professional manner at all times. An understanding of the principles of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Work base & Hours of Work

Your role will predominantly be based at our West Horndon Depot although you may be required to work out of/visit any of our or our clients' sites/compounds as reasonably required.

Hours of Work - 7am-4pm (Maybe some variance at the weekends/Bank Holidays)

Monday to Friday.

Salary

30,000 - 35,000 per annum depending upon experience

Quest Medical UK Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift
Application question(s):

Be flexible around working hours, holiday cover, sickness cover and overtime requirements
Experience:

Understanding of Driver Regulations and Compliance: 1 year (required) Transport Office: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person