Weekend Transport Planner

6 days ago


Doncaster South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Woodland Group Full time

Woodland Logistics are recruiting a Weekend Transport Planner/Supervisor for our team at Doncaster. The Weekend Transport Planner/Supervisor will report to the Transport Manager and work closely with the entire Transport team based around the UK. Under the guidance and direction of the Operations Manager, the Weekend Transport Planner will be a key member of the transport team, actively involved in the day-today operation to ensure an effective and efficient transport function which fulfils the requirements of the customer. Shifts: Saturday and Sunday 0600-1800
Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence, opportunities to learn and develop, our diversity and relationship building, as well as our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment.
Understand and fully utilise Woodland Logistics operating systems, ensuring that the transport team is using the systems correctly and in full, to the benefit of the operation.
Ensure the successful management and communication of the centrally planned work route allocation and deal with any presented ad hoc requests within the transport team.
Understand customer operational requirements and ensure that the correct procedures are in place within the transport team in order to meet these, exceeding expectations wherever possible. Work with management and the transport team to ensure that any service delivery concerns or failures are identified and addressed as most appropriate.
Ensure that all transport documentation is managed and stored in an accurate, orderly and legally compliant manner.
Investigate employee conduct and performance issues as required.
Manage vehicle maintenance and service requirements, ensuring a consistently road-worthy fleet.
Promote an open-door policy. Seek to understand and address day-to-day operational concerns within the driver fleet and transport team wherever possible in order to encourage a satisfied and operationally-sound workforce.
Ensure the fair and legally compliant distribution of driver work by the transport team.
Ensure that driver and transport team training records are accurately maintained and that all compulsory training is completed as required.
Maintain an excellent working knowledge of all legislation that is relevant to the transport industry and work in accordance with this. Understand and consistently promote Company policy and procedure including that relating to health and safety.
Work on ad-hoc and contract specific projects as required by management.
The role of Transport Planner will change and develop over time.
Previous experience as a Transport Planner or Transport Supervisor is essential for this position. Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
Length of service incentives
Enhanced occupational maternity pay
Profit share scheme
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life assurance
Health cash plan
Retail discounts and awards
Discounted health club membership
Real career opportunities
At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.
Woodland Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and a member of the Disability Confidence Scheme. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessible interviews to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Woodland Group and are in need of special assistance, please send an email to recruitment@woodlandgroup.



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