Transport Planner

Are you an experienced **Transport Coordinator / Transport Planner,** are you looking for a new opportunity, maybe a larger fleet of vehicles and customers,** Yes?** then look no further we may have the role for you. Our **Taunton** branch is going from strength to strength and due to growth plans they have created an opportunity for a Transport Planner to join their team.

**Where will I be based?**

Reporting into the Branch Manager, the role of Transport Planner will be based in our **Taunton branch on Priorswood Industrial Estate**. The branch already has a fantastic, well established team of 18 who are multiskilled, including 9 trained drivers, they have 7 delivery vehicles and boast an already successful Tool Hire department. This is a busy branch with a footfall of over 120 Trade customers a day and the Branch Manager has created a vibrant environment with a family feel, so you will be in safe hands.

**Hours -** Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5pm and Saturdays 8am - 12pm. (only working 2 in 4 Saturdays)

**Whats in it for you?**
- A competitive salary and annual bonus
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- We have a number recognised Management Apprentice programs to support your development, if you choose, to support you further in your career.
- Great discounts across the Travis Perkins Group businesses, including Toolstation. We also have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from theme parks to eating out and cinemas.

**What will I be doing?**
**Operations** - Efficiently route plan all our local customer deliveries utilising the branch fleet

Keep all maintenance & service schedules up to date as well as relevant records.

Ensure all H&S responsibilities are being adhered to

Maintain vehicle maintenance records on R2C

Schedule & book annual MOTs

**Stay Safe**:

- Set the tone and champion a Stay Safe culture across the branch at all times promoting a healthy workplace and colleague wellbeing.

Monitor, review & investigate near misses

**Customers**:

- Developing strong relationships with branch customers, providing updates and any delivery issues to customers in a timely manner, in order to build strong customer relationships and profitable business growth.

**What experience do you need?**

**Does this sound like you?**

Are you:

- Someone that has a thirst for learning and thrives working in a fast paced environment
- Someone that is highly adaptable and tenacious with high levels of energy and drive.
- Someone that has a friendly and outgoing personality who is happy to communicate face to face with customers and build strong relationships.

**Application closing date 28th February