Job Description

TRANSPORT PLANNER (NIGHTS)

Newell & Wright Transport are a family run company operating since 1974 and are one of the leading transport companies in South Yorkshire, transporting freight containers by road and rail to customers across the UK and all major UK ports including Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway on a daily basis. We currently run a fleet of 150 vehicles from our head office in Sheffield, along with 7 freight trains from our two railheads located in Sheffield and Rotherham.

Due to continued success, we are seeking to recruit a Trainee Transport Planner to be based out of our head office in Sheffield. working 5 x Night Shifts in a week Monday to Friday. Shifts are 11 hours per night (55 hours a week) Start times range between 17:00 - 19:00 and finish times range between 04:00-06:00.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting the planning and co-ordinating transport/freight trains

Liaising with drivers and customers to ensure efficient and cost-effective deliveries

Liaising with railheads to ensure containers are available for deliveries/collections

Liaising with in house workshop staff to ensure the fleet is kept compliant and vehicle breakdowns are kept to a minimum and resolved in a quick and timely manner

Pre-briefing all drivers to ensure they fully understand their instructions

De-briefing all drivers and collecting relevant paperwork including POD's

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

IT literate

Team Player

Punctual and reliable

Good communication skills

Able to work under pressure

Able to prioritise workloads

Willing to work at multiple sites as and when required

Car Licence (desirable)

BENIFITS

Salary Competitive (dependent on experience)

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Company pension contribution

Casual/dress code & uniform/PPE provided

Friendly working environment

Ongoing training and support

If you feel like you meet the above requirements and you wish to start/further your career in a fast and ever-changing industry with a leading company please apply with you CV today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,600.00-34,920.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person