Transport Planner

4 days ago

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Uniserve Group Full time

Due to increasing growth within our UK Transport operations Uniserve is looking to recruit a Transport Planning team to support the existing Transport Operations team at our site in South Kirkby Pontefract.

You will be experienced and computer literate to a high level with knowledge of software packages such as Mandata and Paragon being advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. As the team becomes established and grows shift patterns will involve weekend working and some lone working will be involved.

This is a new team, and you will be joining at the start of a very exciting journey for the company.
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Planning, directing, and controlling the activities of the transport fleet
- Ensuring planned routes are in line with working time directive (WTD) and drivers’ hours
- Producing optimal transport plans and approving transport routes
- Assisting the Transport Planning Manager to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively
- Monitoring the Transport Management software
- Liaising with our depots and customers as required on deliveries and any issues
- Ensuring the department complies with health and safety legislation
- Producing cost efficient operational transport plans daily, using specific customer IT software
- Providing a vital link between sales and operational teams
- Ensuring the department provides a quality first class service to the customer though careful planning
- Ensuring all activities are in line with budgeting

**Skills Knowledge and Expertise**:

- Knowledge of transport legislation
- Previous experience working in a distribution environment
- IT Literate - Excel and Word are essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Driven and self-motivated
- Proactive problem-solving capability
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Able to work to deadlines and meet targets
- Excellent communication skills
- Team Player

**The closing date advertised is the latest date that this vacancy will close. If we reach the maximum number of applicants, this vacancy may close before the advertised date.**

**Benefits**:
Uniserve is the UK’s largest independent Global Logistics, Trade Management and Technology Group. As well as competitive pay and annual salary reviews, we offer:

- Pension Scheme.
- Eye Care Vouchers.
- Discretionary Bonus.
- Interest Free Company Loan (up to £1000 after 12 months service)
- Free On-Site Parking.
- Flu jabs annually on site or vouchers.
- Private Health care scheme dependent on level
- Life Assurance
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Flexible Career Pathway with tailored L&D
- Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships

Established in 1984, Uniserve is the largest British privately owned international freight and logistics company in the UK. Working with an unrivalled network of professional partners across the world. We are experts in all major Global trade markets and specialists in Europe, China, South East Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent.

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