Night Traffic Planner

3 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Wm Armstrong Group Full time

**Job Title**:
Night Traffic Planner

**Location**

Uddingston (Glasgow), Hybrid will also be considered.

**Reports to**:
Operations First Line Manager

**About The Company**:
The Wm Armstrong’s Group is a well-established company with a strong presence in the North of England, Cumbria, Scottish Borders and Central Belt of Scotland. Our company ethos is all about placing our customers and colleagues at the heart of everything we do, and this has allowed the business to flourish over many years. We are well respected in the markets in which we operate, with an existing loyal customer base due to our passion for our customers. We have a well
- diversified business portfolio operating in a number of market sectors and are a company in robust financial health. Due to recent Board decisions and changes we are embarking on a phase of significant growth over the next 3-5 years and are looking for enthusiastic and committed people to join us on our journey.

**The Role**:
To efficiently plan ensuring the most efficient use of vehicles and drivers whilst taking account of the relevant legislation. All related information must be accurately recorded onto company and other IT systems.

**Remuneration & Hours**:

- Hours of work to be agreed, open and will consider earlies/lates/nights/split shifts
- Full-time position 45 hours per week
- 28 days holiday entitlement, including bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Medicash Health Scheme
- Life cover
- Enhanced sick pay after 1 years service available
- Salary negotiable and fully dependant on experience

**Staff Responsibilities**:
No direct responsibilities

**Contacts**:

- Drivers
- Colleagues
- Managers
- Subcontractors
- Customers

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for planning within the G/ML postcodes.
- Responsible for ensuring efficient utilisation of vehicles, drivers and other resources while taking account of WTR and Drivers Hours Rules, vehicle weights and dimension and the Road Traffic Act.
- Ensure all delivery’s routed in the most efficient way while ensuring agreed schedules are met and data recorded.
- Work with colleagues to monitor / push trunking operation through hub and deal with any issues that arise.
- Communicate with drivers and traffic teams as required.
- Monitor & update relevant systems as required.
- Complete relevant traffic reports as required
- Work with other WMA departments, Palletforce Members and Network.
- To promote best practice in maintaining high levels of Customer Service
- You must comply with all health and safety rules and regulations regarding the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions.
- Report any health and safety issues including accidents to self.
- Follow all site rules.
- You must comply with all relevant legislation.
- Undertake such other duties that are required from time to time commensurate with this position.
- Promote Wm. Armstrong in line with current company values, beliefs and branding.

**Skills/Knowledge**
- Good geographical knowledge of G / ML postcode area
- Previous experience in high volume traffic planning
- Previous Pallet Network experience advantageous
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good administration skills, with high attention to detail
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Flexible approach to work demands
- Be a team player
- Proficient in Microsoft packages

HR Department, Wm Armstrong Ltd, Townfoot, Longtown, CA6 5LY

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

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow, G71 6PB


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