Transport Planner

A challenging, new opportunity has arisen for the role of Transport Planner within our Transport department at our site in Stafford. This is a key role within the operation for the production of an optimum transport plan, delivering value to our customer, whilst maintaining the high standards of delivery service expected by them.

**The Role **
- To develop and control an agreed amount of resources (vehicles, drivers, trailers) ensuring all legal constraints are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU Drivers’ Hours regulations)
- Produce effective and efficient transport plans through current planning process and Paragon
- Understanding and achieving specific targets regarding vehicle utilisation
- Communicate with customer services, Transport Operations and drivers to ensure route changes are explained and justified
- To respond to driver route queries in a timely manner and record query and response on the appropriate database.
- To work to deadlines and work independently when required. Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and clients

**The Person **
- Due to the nature of the role we are looking for dependable and committed individuals. The successful applicant will ideally have a proven track record within a planning environment, preferably within the haulage industry.
- Any previous experience of planning systems/software would be an advantage. (IE Paragon)
- Have the ability to work on their own initiative and the willingness to resolve issues. Be able to organise their own workload and work in a busy environment and meet milestone deadlines throughout the planning process. They should have confident and effective communication ability.

**Our Culture and Benefits**:
In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including;
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Screwfix store discount
- Share incentive plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee benefits online discount platform
- Onsite facilities including free gymnasium, parking, canteen and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

**Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.
**Our Commitment**

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.