Transport Planner

Transport Planner - 1 Year Experience Required - Middlewich - Permanent Role

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 PA

Silver Arrow require a transport planner to work for a prestigious & niche transport company based in Middlewich.

A CPC qualification is preferred; however, training will be provided to achieve this qualification within the first 18 months of employment.

Your Shift Pattern

• Monday - Friday
• 08:00 - 17:30

Perm Benefits:

• 28 Days Holiday (inc Bank Holidays)
• Healthcare Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company Uniform
• On site facilities
• Variety of work
• Upskilling & Progression available
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays increasing every calendar year

Your Role:

• To plan and allocate the loads on a daily basis, this is a nationwide multi drop operation.
• Balance the use of own fleet and sub contraction effectively.
• Ensuring the operation achieves all the necessary Health and Safety and legal requirements in relation to the Company's Operating license.
• Assist in ensuring that all telematics, driver training & driver recruitment procedures are adhered to
• Work alongside the training and compliance department in achieving set company objectives with regards to driver development and damage reporting, control and limitation.
• Manage day-to-day issues of the remote driver workforce, including performance, holidays, sickness and training.
• Attend regular conference calls and meetings at various locations as and when required
• Actively examining operational decisions, including cost, pricing and service level provision, to assess their impact on company and customers.
• Work alongside the operation management team on a daily basis to evaluate operational exceptions and their solutions.
• Look to source and manage backloads to minimise empty running across the fleet.

This is a fast-paced operations department, managing a number of own fleet and subcontractors across a varied customer base. You will be required to develop a detailed understanding across the entire operation to allow a seamless transition during absence and holiday support.

At Silver Arrow, our priority is you. We strongly believe in getting to know you and understanding your needs in the hope of building a great working relationship.

Call us today on 01270 824160 or 01925 815048

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