Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity in Fuels Transport & Logistics Ltd, we are looking for a new Transport Planner to join the team based in Huddersfield.

Working as part of our FTL team means that you will be supporting and providing two leading UK Supermarkets with the planning and delivery of fuel to over 300 petrol forecourts as part of a 24/7 operation.

Summary of the role:

This role has direct responsibility for ensuring that all customers are supplied with fuel in the most safe and cost effective manner, whilst providing excellent customer service and ensuring all legislation, compliance and local agreements procedures are fully achieved.

Our ideal candidate will have strong transport planning skills and be able to carry out operational and administrative work. The key skill areas are efficient planning, accurate data entry, record-keeping and reporting. For this you will need good computer skills and the ability to navigate around numerous screens. You will also need the ability to deal with a variety of work challenges in a busy, fast moving department, often working unsupervised. As a first point of contact for our driver technicians you must be confident and assertive with good interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure, prioritise work and react to issues as they happen.

Hours of work: Working a rotating shift pattern of approximately 42 hours per week working 4 on / 4 off days and nights. Holidays: 18 days per annum plus 8 Bank Holidays.

Benefits:

Free Parking, Local Gym Discounts, Training & Development, Annual Salary Review, Employee Assistance Programme

Requirements:

Essential: The successful individual will -

Have the ability to work a shift pattern that covers mornings, evenings, nights and weekends. Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and organisational skills. Be proficient in IT, particularly Microsoft Office - Outlook and Excel. Have achieved a GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in Maths and English, and educated to A-Level (or equivalent) standard. Have the ability to interpret data accordingly and to prioritise tasks in line with business needs. Be flexible in their working hours, and have the ability to cover shifts on a 24/7 operation. Be a team player who is able to work to individual and shared deadlines. Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Desirable: The successful individual will:

Have working knowledge of UK geography. Have working knowledge of WinDMS or equivalent Have access to your own transport. Have experience of working in the transport industry and transport planning. Have an understanding of Drivers Hours Regulations.
If you feel that you have the qualities required to become part of a rapidly expanding, professional organisation please apply now

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person