Transport Operations Planner

3 weeks ago

Aylesford, United Kingdom MKT Logistics Full time

We are looking for Transport Planner for a Pallet Network and General Haulage business based in Kent.

**Responsibilities**:

- Management of loading and unloading of freight to and from the hub.
- Accurate completion of documentation to meet depot process and legislative requirements and the managing of these documents on dispatch and return.
- Strong communication skills: ability to communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and colleagues locally and throughout the MKT Logistics group.
- Previous experience of Pallet Networks.
- Understand the financial impact on operational decisions.
- Ensure all consignments are updated on the TMS system.
- Monitor all routes and ensure delays are kept to a minimum.
- Effective planning of driver and vehicle resource to achieve delivery/collection times, creating and updating daily run summary.
- Liaise with local operations covering pre loading & unloading operation.
- Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
- Optimisation of resource and adherence of WTD and drivers’ hours legislation **To ensure legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s etc.**
- Maintain clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts etc.
- To increase staff retention and maintain good morale, reporting any driver’s issues or concerns to management. In turn, communicate any operational changes that may affect a driver’s daily duties.
- Ensure adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, adhere to all health & safety/ safe systems of work.
- Provide effective communication during shift handovers and engage with other Transport Controllers regarding issues arising during the shift.
- Other duties assigned by their manager from time to time.

**Experience Required**:

- Effective management and planning of drivers.
- To ensure the daily plan is formed then, completed managing resources effectively, maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost.
- Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of their fleet.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday early/late with weekend on call, arranged on rota. Although due to the nature of work some flexibility must be given.
- Communicate effectively and deliver excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Experience of working in a Health & Safety Focused environment.
- Have a strong working knowledge of the local area and UK **Previous experience from a Pallet Network and logistics/transport sector.**
- Can anticipate and resolve problems effectively.
- Experience of working in a cost-sensitive environment.
- Competent in the use of IT based Transport Systems and MS Office.
- Successful track record of dealing with customers directly both internal and external.

**What do we offer?**
- A competitive salary.
- Excellent working conditions.
- Job specific training.

**Salary**: £32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aylesford, ME20 6SE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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