Transport Planner

7 months ago

Worsley, United Kingdom Hive Full time

We are a family run Haulage company based in Manchester and are looking to find an experienced planner.

The main duties of the role are:

- To ensure that customer deliveries are planned in a timely and cost effective manner.
- To effectively utilise drivers, vehicles and sub-contractors; liaising and taking into consideration all company sites when doing so.
- Ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel, especially drivers and sub-contractors.
- Ensure that Drivers are supplied with appropriate delivery documentation.
- To be aware of driver status in respect of delays or hold-ups; to monitor and track customer deliveries and KPIs to ensure service level agreements and delivery on time are achieved.
- Responsible for the input and maintenance of the traffic management system - with accuracy of detail to allow for accurate invoicing processes.
- Ensure a complete handover is available for next oncoming shift.
- To allocate work in accordance with current Operating Licence legislation, and ensure all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time meeting compliance requirements.
- Effectively manage the balance between own fleet and third party sub-contractors and liaise with Accounts to maintain an effective payment schedule, based on own customer Vs contractor payments
- Ensure that customer enquiries are dealt with in a professional, timely and competent manner
- To ensure that Communication channels are open and maintained with other internal departments and customers
- Undertake any additional tasks when requested to support the Senior Management team on site

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Worsley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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