Transport Planner

Proximo ,
Airdrie, Lanarkshire
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JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Transport Planner LOCATION: Airdrie, North Lanarkshire REPORTS TO: Branch Network Manager JOB PURPOSE: Here at Proximo we have exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our growing team in Airdrie. We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, fun work environment and best in class training, development and career opportunities. We are a Vehicle Hire Company working alongside a leading incident management company based in Chester delivering services to the motor trade. We are renowned for the level of service we offer our customers and are one of the fastest growing brands in our industry with exciting plans for the future Our team is amongst the very best in the industry. The quality of our staff moulds the quality of the company and the high standard of service we offer. We support, recognize and reward personal development, which is why our employees are committed to us as much as we are committed to them. As our Transport Planner we don’t just invest in you, we will provide you with all the latest technology, support and knowledge to help you maintain and deliver excellent service to our customers. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: · Control requests for hires and work with the Fleet & Hire team and other branches to ensure hires are worked timely and effectively at the least cost to the business · Arrange the delivery of replacement hire vehicles to Clients. · Sourcing runner vehicles from alternative suppliers at the least cost to the business. · Liaising with the Proximo branch network to secure suitable vehicles for Clients · Constantly updating clients on the progress of their hire. · Arranging timely collections of clients hire vehicles at the least cost to the business. · Timely reporting of issues regarding collections of vehicles to HO to allow HO to review the file and advise. · Liaising with the Fleet and Hire team regarding the Local Authorities to arrange plating of taxis to meet the local authorities regulations · Updating the Clients file with relevant information using the bespoke company system · Maximising on hire days and charging rates by ensuring the Client commences hire as requested and the authorised vehicle group booked is correct. · Keeping all relevant paperwork for vehicles, hires and branch procedures up to date with accuracy · To ensure the timely collection of Hire deposits from Clients (when applicable). · To keep accurate records of drivers movements of vehicles. · Reconciliation of Fuel Invoices, Drivers Hours and Petty Cash. · To keep accurate records of the banking and return of clients deposits (when applicable). · Accurately recording vehicle damage to vehicles and ensure vehicles are repaired and HO notified to company procedure. · Ensuring vehicles are maintained to company policies and procedures. · Line Manager Responsibilities for Drivers, including (but not limited to) performance reviews, training, coaching, disciplinary · Ad-hoc duties as required by business demands If you have the passion, drive and ambition to make a difference and have the following skills, experience and attributes this could be the role for you: • Full Driving Licence valid to drive in the UK • Ability to interact with people on all levels. • Excellent Administration Skills • Knowledge of vehicles makes and models • Knowledge of the hire business• Excellent Communication Skills • Information Technology Skills (including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Access) • Knowledge of internal processes

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