Load Planner

Company Description

As a Load Planner you will play a key role in ensuring vehicle routes are planned to allow for on time deliveries. Whether you’re debriefing drivers or managing emergency orders you’ll be a significant strength to Greene King. This is a full time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00.

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.

Additional Information

**We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why**

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

- ** The chance to further your career across our well-known brands **- as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
- ** Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands** - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
- ** Free employee assistance program** - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter
- ** Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones** at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
- ** Refer a friend** - Who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could receive up to £1,000 for referring them
- ** Wagestream** - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
- ** Retail discounts** - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more

**Job Description**:
**Your role as a Load Planner**
- Planning vehicle routes using DiPS software
- Monitor and manage information from the vehicle telematics system
- Provide daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports to the Transport Manager and Depot Manager
- Monitor staff absence including sickness and holidays
- Respond promptly to route feedback and ensure improvement opportunities are acted upon

**What you’ll bring**
- Experience in working within a transport planning department is essential
- Knowledge of DiPS Transport Planning Software is desirable, however training will be provided
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisation skills with the proven ability to prioritise workload methodically
- Understanding of Microsoft Office packages