Transport Planner

2 weeks ago

Swadlincote, United Kingdom Page Personnel Logistics Full time

We are actively looking to recruit two successful individuals for a Transport Planner role based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire This role would suit either a transport professional or a character with the desire to join & grow their career in Transport.

**Client Details**

Our client are a world leading recycling & distribution business with 17 sites in the UK who supply both trade, retail & industry recycling services. The company has recently grown to employ 390 HGV & LGV vehicles who serve a 24/7 transport network. Withover 8,000 loads on a typical day to day basis - this is an extremely fast-paced transport operation and would suit those looking to grow and advance a career in the sector. Future growth is also planned for the site, thus resulting in high levels of opportunitiesmoving into 2023 onwards

**Description**

As a Transport Planner you will report into the Transport Planning Manager and Head of Logistics on a daily basis. You will be based at the Swadlincote area of Derbyshire and have the following areas of responsibility. This role will primarily be responsiblefor planning, in a timely manner transport requirements on a day 1 / day 2 basis, so that the team meet the required plan, logistics service and cost performance targets.
- Management of 50+ HGV & LGV Vehicles - a mxiture of RoRo vehicles, Skips and Walking Floor Vehicles.
- Populate and maintain scheduling and booking and tracker systems.
- Using a mix of automated and manual tools undertake transport planning and daily execution / performance tracking of Live Load Collection from farms.
- Share accurate information with own drivers and service providers to enable effective operations.
- Identify lane / loads requirements, risk and risk mitigations for own and third party providers.
- Work with internal stakeholders to utilise own fleet and third party to obtain the optimal cost

**Profile**

The successful Transport Planner will be commutable to the Swadlincote area of Derbyshire. and have the following background:

- Either a Transport Professional (office based) or a graduate seeking a graduate in the logistics industry.
- Ideally 1+ years transport experience
- Experience in waste, recycling distribution would be advantageous.
- Experience in managing drivers & planning routes
- Strong internal and external customer service skills

**Job Offer**
- £25,000-£33,000
- 6% matched pension
- 8% bonus scheme
- Private healthcare & share scheme
- Discounted company staff card

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