Schenk UK Ltd, formerly known as Sutton Tankers, is a leading national tanker haulage company with a rich history spanning over 60 years. As the UKs largest chemical transporter, we operate an extensive nationwide road tanker fleet, providing reliable and efficient services across the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors.
The Role:
Reporting in to the General Manager as our Transport Planning Manager, you will be a senior leader responsible for the day-to-day operation of our busy transport and planning teams on our BOC contract. Working closely with drivers, planners, and management, youll ensure the timely and cost-effective service to our customer while maintaining compliance and high service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily transport operations and coordinate vehicles plans and driver schedules
Ensure compliance with all transport legislation (including tachograph, driver hours, and vehicle maintenance)
Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to meet delivery deadlines
Assist in route planning and vehicle optimisation to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Investigate and resolve transport-related issues or incidents
Monitor KPI performance and prepare operational reports
Attend customer meetings / different driver depots
SOP & SSOW creator & owner
Lead, support and mentor planners and drivers.
H&S champion and driver of exceptional standards and compliance.
Requirements:
Experienced at leading a team of 70+ drivers and planners
Senior Transport planning and scheduling experience.
Proven experience in a transport or logistics coordination role (senior level preferred)
Strong understanding of transport legislation and compliance
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft skills (Excel & Word) complex spreadsheet creation and ownership
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in transport management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office
Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) qualified.
Good ADR understanding and experience
Mentor and Team motivator
Desirable:
Cost management exposure
DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor)
NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)
What We Offer:
Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 depending on experience
Customer bonus: up to 10% annual
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday (to be taken within your birthday month)
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Company pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Technology purchase scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Career progression and personal development.
Additional Information:
All offers of employment are subject to valid Right to Work documentation, completion of a Basic DBS check, and Drug and Alcohol screening prior to the start date.
If you are a motivated planning and transport professional looking for a dynamic role within a leading national company, wanting to embark on an amazing journey of career progression, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
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