Junior Transport Planner

3 months ago


Keith, United Kingdom McPherson Aberlour Full time

**Junior Traffic Planner**

This is an entry level position for a career in logistics. You will need to have achieved a high standard of education and have an aptitude for using Excel. The ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, is an essential skill.

We will invest time and resources to train and mentor you to become a fully trained planner over a 24 month period.

Job Description for qualified planner:

- Effective Planning and utilisation of Drivers for deliveries throughout Scotland and England within a busy Traffic Department.
- Planning daily workload for a large fleet of vehicles.
- Ensure driver’s hours and working time directive regulations and related legislation are adhered to.
- Plan collections and deliveries to agreed movement schedules.
- Responsible for meeting all Company health and safety standards.

Essential Qualities required for applicant trainees:

- Good standard of education.
- Be able to work effectively in a close team.
- Have the ability to work alone as well as within the team.
- Have good problem solving, analytical and organisational skills.
- Be able to work under pressure and to a tight timescale.
- Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business, particularly at peak periods during the year.
- Be able to communicate well at all levels within the business.
- By highly motivated.
- Be PC literate in Word Excel and Outlook.
- Should demonstrate the drive and desire to progress.
- Must be within 25 mile radius of the Keith site.

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

**Salary**: From £24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person