Transport Planner

4 weeks ago


Skelmersdale, United Kingdom SWIFT TEMPS (NORTH WEST) LTD Full time

**Swift Placements** have an amazing opportunity with our well known, sector leading client to join their business as a **Transport Planner** Our client supply to the Food Service, fast food, and wholesale sectors across the UK - operating as a national wholesale and Food Service distribution business.

As a successful **Transport Planner** you will be responsible for efficient utilisation of the fleet of vehicles and drivers to ensure timely deliveries which meet the needs of the customers, providing administrative support, making sure allroutes are the most cost effective and working closely with the Transport Manager to ensure an efficient and smooth running department.
- Monday - Friday, 42.5 hours per week, 40 hours paid, Flexible start and finish times between the hours of 08:00am - 19:00pm**.**_

**Benefits**:

- Free on-site car parking
- Discounts on our products
- 28 days holiday pay (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Company events
- Mobile discounts with O2

**This job role includes**:

- Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operation
- Planning, scheduling and briefing drivers in line with customer requests but also ensuring compliance with relevant driving legislation including a sound understanding of driver’s working hours
- Work closely with the Transport Manager, being sure to escalate issues in a timely manner
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and added value whilst key service levels are not affected
- Proactively leading the Driving team to ensure they are on task, hitting their delivery times and providing outstanding customer service to our clients
- Maintaining high standards with a real focus on overall performance and compliance

**About you**:

- Have previous experience of working within a Transport department
- Have excellent written and verbal communication
- Have a good working knowledge of computer systems and software such as word, outlook, SAP and excel
- Be flexible with a willingness to learn
- Be organised and have a keen eye for detail
- Be able to work independently and as part of a successful team
- Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills

**HGV license desirable


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