Driver Planner and Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom BCA Full time

**Driver Planner and Coordinator**

£25,500

Shifts are 0800 to 1900, 4 on 4 off basis

**Main purpose of job**:
BCA Logistics (**BCAL**) is looking to fill a position for a Driver Planner / Coordinator with the primary focus of the role not only to manage the day-to-day activities but to also assist our driver resource out on the road, to ensure that key operational targets and service levels are achieved and maintained.

The role would be office based located at BCA Logistics, Solihull, Birmingham

**Main Responsibilities**:

- You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our team of drivers
- Working closely with the drivers to ensure as a team we deliver a 5-star service that exceeds customer expectations
- Building a successful working relationship with the drivers enabling ongoing coaching and development
- To be aware of individual drivers’ skills, abilities as well as customer requirements when allocating drivers
- Liaise with recruitment to ensure driver coverage is at optimum levels and to discuss recruitment requirements as well as leavers
- Taking inbound and making outbound calls to the drivers
- Troubleshooting any issues that have may have occurred
- Liaise with the Planning Team to ensure each journey goes smoothly
- Provide accurate and proactive updates to the Customer Service Team
- Provide out of hour’s emergency cover on a rota basis

**Essential Criteria**
- Excellent UK road and transport network understanding
- Confident to communicate with all team members
- You will be highly organised and have the ability to multitask
- Problem solving skills
- Able to quickly establish good working relationships
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be reliable
- An ability to work alone and as part of a wider team
- IT literate with strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and in house derived systems

**Working for BCAL you will receive,**
- Company pension scheme
- Childcare Vouchers
- Internal promotion as much as possible
- Cycle to work scheme
- Reward scheme that offers online and High Street discounts



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