Apprentice or Trainee Transport Planner

3 weeks ago


Witham, United Kingdom LKA Recruitment Full time

Our Clients are looking to recruit an apprentice or Trainee for this position dependent on qualifications this position could be suitable for Graduate, College leaver, or possible a School leaver 18years plus

The purpose of the role is to Plan and allocate the resources within the Pallet Network and local Transport fleet. As part of this role, you may be required to complete an apprenticeship depending on your experience.

**Duties**
- Provide a friendly and helpful Driver Reception service, greeting each driver and allocating their vehicle keys and Manifest of work up, until the main shift commences.
- Plan and allocate all Pallet Network consignments plus customer collections to the local Palletforce fleet ensuring optimum utilisation and profitability within the constraints of cargo availability, vehicle availability, customer requirements and legal restrictions.
- Prepare and produce Vehicle and Load Manifests and customer paperwork and present to the Warehouse and assigned drivers.
- Liaise with the Night Trunk drivers to identify and plan their arrival back at the depot.
- Provide customer service support to the Palletforce team and frontline support to the other Palletforce depots.
- Assist the Line Manager in the management of the Fleet’s headcount and utilisation in conjunction with the Transport Manager, providing additional resources as required.
- Be reactive to daily problems and be prepared to be reactive to emergencies

**Hours of Work**

Monday - Friday

09:00 - 18:00

1 hour lunch break per day

Overtime may be required on occasion to suit business needs.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience within a transport office or transport administration role desired.
- Pass Grade GCSE in English & Maths.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to learn and pick up new systems.
- Good attention to detail.
- Calm and ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible approach to hours of work.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £18,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KMO/LKAS



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