Transport Planner

**Silver X Group are looking for the next addition to our amazing team**

Due to Continued growth, The Silver X Group is now recruiting an experienced Transport Planner to work with our busy transport department in Alfreton. You will be responsible for delivering goods from our main depot to customers locally and nationwide.[PCF1]

**Who are we looking for?**

We want you to “own it” so a natural leadership approach is a must, as you will be involved in everything from sales, operations, legal compliance, administration, and finance for your particular depot. You will be supported by our board and head office functions, reporting directly to the depot transport manager.

**What does a typical day include?**

Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, you will be supported by our depot and head office team should you need help. You’re aim is to engage our workforce, clients and suppliers to maintain and develop a thriving transport function within our logistics business
- Transport Turnover and Gross Margin
- Vehicle Utilization
- Ensure that all compliance processes are followed without fail, relating to the legal requirements of the business
- To arrange collections and deliveries for same day or/and pallet network in UK and Nationwide while planning and managing tasks, jobs and time effectively
- Being the main contact for all drivers, customers, suppliers and internal departments such as Warehouse and Customer Service
- Using IT software (Stream) to route the deliveries providing accurate and effective information for the drivers on Stream
- Arrange new businesses to generate more business revenue
- Ad hoc office duties

**What do you need?**
- Utilising your strong administrative and relationship skills
- 5 A to C grade GCSE’s
- Degree level qualified or equivalent highly desirable
- Highly IT Literate
- Previous Transport / Transport planning experience with strong Knowledge of Drivers Hours, tachograph and WTD legislation
- Possess excellent commercial skills and a strong team ethic
- Be able to demonstrate sophisticated communication and negotiation skills
- 2 years of transport planning experience with a fleet of over 10 vehicles preferred.

**Who are Silver X Group and why could this be the right place for me?**

The Silver X Group was formed in 2013 by our MD Gavin Burgess and currently operates over 3 locations, 130,000ft2 of warehousing space, and has an operator’s licence for 120 HGV vehicles across two companies. We are an IT led, young, hungry team who is passionate about customer service and maintaining a non-corporate, family environment, working and playing hard.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Work for a company experiencing growth and investing back into the operation
- Free onsite parking
- Working Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
- Competitive salary - £30,000 (OTE £35,000+)
- Continuous industry training

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Alfreton, DE55 4BU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Transport planning: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Day Planner