Transport Planner

Transport Planner Required

We are seeking an experienced transport planner. We are a dynamic, customer focused provider of specialist transport services to the airfreight, events and plant & machinery industries. Established in 2011 we have built a reputation for offering reliable time-sensitive and next day deliveries throughout the UK. The vital role of the Senior Transport planner is to support the business in ensuring our modern fleet is maintained to a very high standard which in turn supports the smooth running of our our 24/7 operation. This is a key role to the business.

Liaising with Transport manager that the vehicle servicing, PMI and other planned maintenance plus all urgent/unplanned repairs carried out in the correct and timely manner.

Route planning and overseeing of day to day transport ensuring vehicles are routed in the most economical routes but also ensuring customer requirements are met.

Arranging collections/deliveries with other depots or 3rd party contractors.

Liaising with the warehouse manager ensuring freight coming in and out is prepared on time.

Overseeing the ordering of materials such as pallets, pallet wrap and other essentials are ordered in a manageable fashion.

Ensuring the management system is kept up to date and all pricing and costs are accurately inputted into the system.

Authorising holiday and cover as per company guidelines.

Ensuring all staff of the transport and warehouse departments are adhering to h&s guidelines which have been put in place.

Recruiting of transport and warehouse staff as and when required.

Current Fleet size is 18 vehicles.

Location: Aldershot.

Salary of between £30,000 and £32,000pa depending on experience and qualifications + 20 Days Holiday pa, plus bank holidays, pension scheme, On Site Parking Company Logo Clothing and opportunity to grow within the company.

Please note we will only consider applicants that have experience in the fields of business that we currently work in.

Many thanks

Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aldershot, GU11 2BU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Transport planning: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Transport planner,