Trainee Transport Traffic

**Role Purpose Statement for TRAINEE Transport Traffic Planner / Clerk**

To implement transport plans acting as the primary point of interaction between the Traffic Office and the Drivers, Shunters, Loaders and Warehouse.

**Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities - All will be trained**
- Pre & Debriefing drivers to a high standard ensure all correct paperwork & information is captured. Ensuring accuracy at all time.
- Following up any issues that arise
- Data capture on various internal documents
- Plan and control local shunters re: trailer movements / shunts / trailer board and highlight any issues to Transport Manager / Warehouse team.
- Booking in collections/deliveries.
- Maximise loading efficiency through liaison with the warehouse & planning department.
- Prioritise loading schedule for loaders and ensure plan is adhered to.
- Support vehicle maintenance and servicing administration as required.
- Cover all traffic administration tasks as required.
- Report any food safety/quality or food defence issues.
- Any other reasonable duties as and when required.
- Planning a variety of consignments in the most efficient way.
- Building loads on the Transport Management System.
- Deploying runs to a Transport Plan.
- Arrange back loads and collections.
- Sub contract work as required and manage contractor relationships.
- Offer the highest level of customer service, both internal and external.
- Managing and liaising with drivers to meet the customers expectations.

**Performance Indicators**
- Accuracy of vehicle load checking
- Accuracy of the trailer board on a daily basis
- Accuracy of Pre & Debrief on a daily basis
- Ensuring the efficient operation of local shunt movements and warehouse loading

**Knowledge, Skills, Experience**
- Knowledge and understanding of WTD and Tachograph legislation.
- PC skills.
- Food safety knowledge desirable
- Geographical knowledge of UK
- B Licence is a must

**Competencies/Leadership Traits**
- Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Flexible, adaptable, and pro-active attitude.
- Friendly, down to earth disposition.
- Accurate and methodical.

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Remotely
- No

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

**Salary**: £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- Flexibility, willing to learn, able to adapt to a new team

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person