Transport Planner - Permanent - Immediate Start

Venatu Recruitment Group ,
Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Overview

Transport Planner - Permanent - Immediate Start - 22/25K Our Client based in Rotherham are looking for a Transport Planner to work on our General Haulage fleet, based at our Head Office site, Maltby. You will join a busy transport team that provides excellent dedicated service to our customers ensuring routes are planned accurately and efficiently. The role will involve: - Cost effective planning of vehicles to meet customer load plans Informing drivers of their loads/collections Daily communication with the bookings team on new collections and deliveries Monitoring and managing loads to ensure delivery schedules are met Managing and ensuring adequate resource is available i.e drivers, vehicles, trailers All legal requirements are met including drivers hours and tachograph requirements Liaison with drivers and managing discipline Full communication with other planners, de-briefers and management Ensuring data that is input on our traffic management system, Truck Com is of an high standard and accurate Building excellent relationship with customers Working with other transport companies organising back loads Candidates will need to demonstrate the right attitude, willingness to learn and be able to provide excellent customer service. Have exceptional organisational skills, similar vehicle route planning experience within the logistics industry, ideally general haulage. Be able to work under pressure and hit deadlines. Have knowledge of driver's hour's regulations and WTD. An International CPC would be desirable. The position will be 45 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Saturday working is required on a rota basis, hours worked on a Saturday are paid in addition to the annual salary. Salary: 22,000.00 to 25,000.00 /year Please call Sally on 07587 554784 who will be happy to discuss the role with you in further detail. At Venatu Recruitment Group, your right to privacy is important to us. By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system. This will enable you to register for job alerts, apply for jobs and for us to help you find your next role. To read our full privacy policy please follow the link: http://www.venatu.co.uk/privacy/