Job Description

A great opportunity has arisen to work for Axle Haulage LTD as Transport Planner in Hockliffe LU7

We are an Employee Ownership Trust company and have been operating since 1988.

As a Heavy Goods Vehicle Transport Planner, you will play a crucial role in optimizing the efficiency of our transport operations managing mixed flat platform Lorry Loader ( max 82t/m) fleet of Rigid and Artics, providing services to the Civil Engineering, Construction and Railway Industries.

Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

-plan and coordinate movement within our fleet,

-optimize routes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods,

-provide leadership of day-to-day transport operations, issues including dispatch debrief & work in progress,

-ensuring the timely and safe delivery of goods to our clients across the UK,

-maintain customer's SLA,

-Day to day management of drivers, rota-inc holidays, sickness, TACHO and WTD, infringements, paperwork.

-monitor vehicle performance, strong focus on H&S, compliance,

- work with subcontractors to supplement own fleet and meet customers' requirements,

-provide excellent customer service and communication at all levels,

-use of Excel, cloud-based documents.

Essential experience:

-Previous experience as Transport planner for Heavy Goods,

-Working knowledge of WTD, Road Transport regulations, FORS,

-Geographical knowledge of the UK road network,

-Health and Safety regulations,

-CPC qualification would be beneficial,

-Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply Company Values and Policies,

-Ability to work under own initiative and well under pressure,

-Proactive and problem-solving attitude,

-Strong communication skills,

Proficiency in transport management system and Microsoft Office,

-Full UK driving Licence.

Role is predominantly Monday to Friday, within office hours 8-1730

Due to nature of the business, applicant will be expected to be contactable out of hours, which would include bank holiday, weekends.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Free parking On-site parking Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hockliffe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Transport planner: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person