Transport Policy Planner

2 weeks ago


Chelmsford Essex, United Kingdom Woodland Group Full time

Woodland Group are recruiting a Transport Planner to be based at our Head Office in Chelmsford. The Transport Planner will report to the Warehouse Distribution Manager and work closely with the entire Transport team based around the UK. Under the guidance and direction of the Warehouse Distribution Manager the 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.
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 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



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