Transport Planner

Swift Specialist Recruitment ltd�are seeking a Transport Planner for a trusted client of ours based in Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to embed yourself into a well-established global freight agent, for long term employment.
Requirements:
Inspecting transport vehicles, ensuring their safety and checking to see if they need maintenance work;

Organising and maintaining the efficiency of the entire transport service;

Arranging routine maintenance of vehicles;

Communicating with vehicle drivers, ensuring that they are kept up to date with relevant training and/or qualifications;

Organising and scheduling transport staff shifts;

Conducting risk assessments of transport systems;

Organising training and development days for transport staff;

Working out a strategy that factors in customer satisfaction and ease-of-use.