Transport Planner

Countrystyle is a member of the family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group of resource management companies and as a family run business our people and customers are at the heart of our growth and drive for passion for solution focused service.

**ABOUT US**:
Countrystyle Recycling is a member of the family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group of resource management companies. We pride ourselves on our passion for a solution focused service that we deliver to our customers.

**THE ROLE**:
We are currently recruiting a Transport Planner to develop an effective, profitable and compliant daily transport plan and manage fleet resources to ensure business requirements and customer satisfaction is delivered at all times.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- You will be required to review, allocate and schedule jobs for the Roll-on / skip fleet to maximise operational and logístical performance, using the Company’s planning and operating systems.- Liaise with drivers on a regular basis throughout the day to ensure effective vehicle resources are available and ensure safe vehicle operations.- Manage team of drivers in line with Company policies and procedures, including, where necessary, assisting with disciplinary matters- Ensure that all queries within the transport operation are dealt with in a timely manner and in accordance with agreed service level agreements- Co-ordinate with fleet workshops (internal and external) over maintenance of vehicle defects raised by drivers**ESSENTIAL SKILLS**:

- Strong organisational and plannings skills- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written- Excellent people management skills- Able to prioritise workload under pressure- Good geographical knowledge of London and South East- Full understanding of driver hours and regulations**DESIRABLE SKILLS**:

- Knowledge of AMCS operating systemHGV Licence & CPC- Full understanding of the London Lorry Control, ULEX and Congestion zone rules and regulations**BENEFITS PACKAGE**:

- Company Pension- Company events- On site parking- Cycle to work scheme- Wellness programme- Investment in career development