Transport Planner

_**Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.**_
- **We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.**_

As a **Transport Planner** you'll play a key role at the centre of our operation, where every action you take contributes to our customers enjoying their favourite products.

**Shift**:Tues - Sat or Sun - Thurs

**What’s in it for you?**

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special
- **£31,000**:

- 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
- 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
- Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
- Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme
- A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
- Cycle to work scheme
- Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key

**What will you do & what will you need**

As part of your role, you will work with customers to meet current and anticipated requirements to enable the Site to achieve service expectations. Address customer concerns immediately and escalate where appropriate in a timely manner. Manage transport resources in line with operational and budgetary requirements including shift rota management to maintain service levels. Plan and manage operational resources to optimise the utilisation of labour and equipment to effectively manage forecasted volumes. Ensure effective communication links between colleagues and other shifts to ensure operational consistency and drive high standards and flag opportunities for process improvement.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in a multi customer centric operation and planning operational resources. In depth knowledge of drivers’ rules, regulations and WTD and have a national/international CPC.

**Who are we and where will you be**

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.

Gist Wardpark has recently undergone a refurbishment and extension to enhance capacity and support our network growth. We currently have 140 colleagues at Wardpark and support a satellite site at Lockerbie with a further 30 drivers. We also have a vehicle maintenance unit on site and free on site parking provided.
- **Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply. **_

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

Pay: £31,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TCO13