Job Description

Job description - Transport Planner

Permanent, 40 hours per week

Salary: 32,457.00 per annum.

Our benefits:

Profit Bonus Scheme Employee discount scheme with money off at retailers and everyday spends. Great inclusive culture Employee health cover Discounted Gym membership Love2Shop vouchers on your Birthday 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays Your birthday off and a paid day to support charity work Salary Sacrifice Pension (after 3 months service) Cycle to Work Scheme Christmas Shut Down

Who you will be working for?

For over 30 years, Garic has led the welfare and plant hire industry with exceptional service and ground breaking innovations that support different sectors across the UK. We deliver a unique multi-specialist rental and sales service in target market segments, driving value for our customers through a disciplined execution of operational excellence and service innovation.

We take pride in the three pillars of our operation, each of which is vital to delivering the service and support our customers rightly demand: product innovation, customer focused service, complete compliance.

Above all, people are the most important part of our business; we deliver on our objectives by living our Values. We give people the right environment, role & tools to deliver excellence and quality in everything we do.

General information

We have an exciting vacancy for a Transport Planner to be based at our Head Office in Bury. In this role you will work as part of the Transport team, with a focus on planning the logistics and movement of vehicles within the HGV lorry loader and Van Fleet across a multi-depot network. This is a varied role which involves full responsibility for efficient and effective route planning, ensuring driver's workloads are achievable and fall in line with current legislation, and data entry and analysis along with using BCA planning software.

We're looking for someone with excellent organisation skills, strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and above all, someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, high-pressure environment. You'll need good geographical and transport network knowledge, ideally from working in the Transport or Logistics sector. In addition to the above, you'll thrive on problem solving, be a great team player and have a strong focus on delivering world class customer service.

K

ey Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Safety performance and culture:

Maintain a safe working environment and assure compliance with all safety rules Management of all legislation in relation to the EU directive on driver's hours Liaising with the maintenance team to ensure vehicles are available for 6 weekly inspection, Including any LOLER Inspection/examination

Quality:

Ensure stock is delivered to a high standard Monitoring of all jobs ensuring the quality standards are met and delivered within the required timescales

Delivery:

The Transport Planner will process of all orders and workloads through BCA Ensure all orders processed, are completed & delivered on time and in full Plan workloads effectively Daily liaison with the Hire Desk & sales team to provide excellent business solutions, always. Identify operational issues and offer support and solutions within own department and other departments within the business

Cost:

Control overtime in-line with budgeted hours. Ensure drivers capture all damages on returning assets Ensure fleet is fully utilised and 3PL usage is kept to a minimum

People:

Daily support and first point of contact for drivers with site issues and general concerns. This includes end of shift de-briefs. Challenge poor behaviour in the right way and provide regular feedback to the team. Maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a professional manner

Person Specification

Desirable

2 Years transport planning experience Experience with using Big Change Apps or similar planning software National/International CPC Category C+E licence
This is a fantastic time to join a growing business and play a key role in our success as the Transport Planner.

How to Apply

Interested in joining the Garic team? Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to careers@garic.co.uk or apply here on Indeed.

Note:

Due to the volume of applications, we may not respond to all applicants. If you haven't heard from us within 30 days, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Garic is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all GDPR regulations.

Not ticking every box? That's totally okay, we recognise that some of you may hesitate to apply unless you meet every single requirement. At Garic, we're dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming team. If you meet the core requirements, are passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply. Drop us your application, we'd love to hear from you.

Be part of something bigger - be part of Garic.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: 32,457.00 per annum.

Schedule:

Day shift, working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday between 08.00-16.30.
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bury, BL9 8GD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,457.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bury BL9 8GD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Transport Planning: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person