Transport Planner

Job Introduction This full time opportunity is to cover maternity leave on a 12 month fixed term contract.

As our Transport Planner you will provide full support to your line manager delivering excellent customer service ensuring all transport movements are completed efficiently, accurately and in line with company policies / procedures / processes and customer requirements.

You will assist in the collation of transport related management data. Strive to ensure all transport movements are undertaken in the most cost effective manner working closely with all members of the commercial, technical & sales teams.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Arranging the delivery and collections of equipment from customer sites and organise transfer between depots
- Cost control - you will be required to suggest and implement efficiencies
- Liaising with all customers, to include the hire desk and operations teams to ensure accurate and prompt deliveries and collections
- Effective customer service skills and carrying out courtesy calls where required
- Ensuring records are accurately maintained and processing purchase orders and inter depot transfers on time
- Planning of transport movements

**What We’re Looking For**
- Good geographical knowledge of region/UK essential. Geographical knowledge of Europe desirable.
- Ability to interpret digital tachographs advantageous.
- Knowledge of construction/housing/civil engineering industry advantageous
- Understanding of the EU working time directive.
- Knowledge of LGV service regimes advantageous.
- Experience of transport compliance/accreditation schemes, i.e. Crossrail, TFL, FORS, etc., advantageous.
- Knowledge of driver CPC requirements advantageous.
- Knowledge of G42 or other similar hire rental asset management systems advantageous
- Knowledge of transport fleet management/scheduling software advantageous.
- Excellent telephone manner essential

**What We Can Offer You**
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Monday - Friday working - 42.5 hours
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance cover
- Save As You Earn Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on site parking
- Free Tool Hire
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Regular Discounts (eg. Samsung, Nike, Airbnb, Virgin Wines)

**A Little Bit About Us**
Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.

Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.

At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Mr Cropper, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.

Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.