Trainee Transport Planner

3 days ago


Craigavon, United Kingdom Morgan Mclernon Full time

Company Description
Morgan McLernon have been providing first class transportation services for over forty years.

We specialise in frozen, chilled and ambient storage, frozen and chilled distribution and also blast freezing. We invest heavily in our fleet meaning that we are able to offer our customers the very latest in transportation technology, from multi-temp fridges through to full satellite tracking.

We are actively recruiting for a Trainee Transport Planner to join our team at Morgan McLernon.
**Shifts**: Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm/12pm-9pm. (hours of work need to be flexible)

To include 1 in 3 weekends. (2 days in lieu of weekend worked)
**Salary**:£23,000 - £27,000 per annum

Job Description**
This a chance for an ambitious person that is looking for a long-term career in the logistics industry, with the opportunity to progress to a Transport Planner. This position will be based at our Lurgan depot reporting to the Transport Manager.**
**The trainee will be fully trained in the below key responsibilities of the role**:

- Effectively planning driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, creating and updating daily run summary
- Liaising with the shunting operation covering pre loading and unloading operation
- Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments
- Optimising resources and adhering to WTD and drivers’ hours legislation
- Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness
- Controlling equipment through sign in/sign out procedure
- Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s, etc.
- Carrying out disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedure, etc. in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level
- Ensuring any risk assessments at the depot are organised and carried out accordingly
- Ensuring all accidents/incidents/near misses are logged and reported in line with company procedures
- Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc.
- Increasing staff retention and maintaining good morale, reporting any driver’s issues or concerns to management. In turn, communicating any operational changes that may affect a driver’s daily duties
- Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, adhering to all health & safety/ safe systems of work

**Qualifications**:

- Attention to detail/ accuracy
- Good geographical knowledge
- Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Adaptable approach to work/ training/ working hours
- Conscientious and reliable with adaptable attitude
- Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information
- Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
- Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines
- Able to work on own or as part of a team
- CPC desirable but not essential
- Proactive decision maker

Additional Information
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a personable and growing business with plenty of opportunities and a great team.



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