Job Description

To become a valuable member of our busy Logistics team. As our UK Transport

planner this is a key position to the overall success of our daily operation. Planning a

fleet of 15 vehicles maximising revenues on fleet. Liaising efficiently and effectively

with our internal operations team and our team of professional drivers, internal and

external customers. The role requires a high energy approach and commitment to

providing the customer the best possible service. Excellent organisational skills and

attention to detail to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Have a good

knowledge of transport policies, regulations and best practice.

General Duties

:

? Demonstrate a methodical and coordinated approach while working under

pressure.

? Maintain a comprehensive record of all transport related information (i.e.

quotes, bookings and manifests etc.) on the companies TMS.

? Cost-effective and efficient route planning, and backloading of the fleet to

maximise revenues.

? To maintain driver and fleet compliance.

? Ensure that drivers are issued with the correct documentation and fully

informed on both the customers' requirements and our expectations.

? Full and thorough driver briefing and de-briefing - Carry out daily welfare

checks on all remote drivers, check in/out all company issued devices and

equipment; communicate shift start times and manifest details; check

documentation accuracy and address any errors; investigate and proactively

manage all compliance, accident and incident concerns; challenge timesheet

and expense anomalies and assist with organising driver training and

development requirements as deemed necessary and appropriate.

? Booking agency driver cover for holidays and sickness, monitoring agency

driver performance and agency costings.

? Monitor and manage fuel drawings, toll charges and overnight parking costs

and address any concerns.

? Communicate all issues and concerns with both internal and external

customers and the Transport Planning teams in a timely manner and maintain

an open and transparent dialogue with all parties.

? Monitor driver performance, delays and demurrage and identify opportunities

to improve efficiencies and increase profitability.

? Maintain all relevant aspects of a safe, legal and compliant transport operation

in accordance with the Fleet Compliance team.

? Ensure that all relevant statutory laws, EU Drivers Hours Rules & Regulations,

Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations, Operators Licence and OCRS

obligations, and all Company policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.

? Maintain an efficient working relationship with all suppliers and staff and liaise

effectively with the Fleet Compliance team to ensure that all legal compliance

requirements are correctly communicated and organised efficiently.

? Uphold the company Health & Safety system and ensure that all processes

are adhered to.

? Involvement in projects as required for continual improvement, leading to

improved efficiency and increased profitability.

Experience Skills

.National CPC (preferred, but not essential)

Aptitudes and abilities -

A self-starter with the ability to work using own initiative, alone and in a team

Excellent communication skills

Professional, helpful & proactive

High degree of verbal, numerical & analytical ability

Driving license

Previous experience of transport planning

Good geographical knowledge of the UK

Excellent time management

Good organisational skills

A positive approach to problem solving and adopting a best practice approach

Flexible & adaptable in time pressurised environments

Ability to learn new skills and adapt to a continuous improvement ethos

The ability to think logically, work flexibly and make decisions quickly

Demonstrate knowledge of -

? Transport and logistics

? EU Drivers Hours Rules & Regulations

? Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005

? GB Domestic Rules

? Operator Licence obligations

? Excellent communication skills & the ability to work with colleagues at all

levels

? IT skills; excel, word, outlook

? Experience of -

? Working within a busy transport operation environment

? Managing drivers

? Working with Transport planning systems and legal compliance

? Hours of work -

? Monday to Friday, 06.30 - 15:30Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary:

30,000.00-34,000.00 per Anum

? On-site parking

? Experience:

? Transport planning: 2 years (preferred)

? Transport operations: 2 year (preferred)

? Licence/Certification:

? National CPC (optional)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

? Casual dress

? Company events

? Company pension

? On-site parking

Schedule:

? Day shift

? Monday to Friday

Experience:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ICTTAM