Transport Planner

5 days ago

Widnes, United Kingdom Seras Full time

Description Are you ready for a role where no two days are the same? As part of our dynamic planning team, you’ll face new challenges daily as customer requirements evolve – sometimes by the hour. Your contribution will be key to maintaining the high service levels we pride ourselves on. Our team works together to overcome challenges – no one faces issues alone. If you’re positive, driven, and eager to grow, this is the perfect environment for you. From day one, you’ll receive full support and mentoring from your manager and colleagues. We offer a range of in-house training opportunities, including diploma courses, to help you develop and succeed. You’ll be guided until you’re confident and ready to work independently. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage daily and next-day vehicle schedules. Communicate effectively with drivers and internal teams. Allocate work in line with the Working Time Directive. Monitor routes using Mandata and adjust plans as needed. Reduce empty mileage through smart route allocation. Track performance and resolve issues promptly. Respond to emails and updates throughout the day. Attend team meetings and report key issues to the Planning Manager. Manage 20–30 vehicles daily, ensuring cost-effective routing. Maintain service levels and build strong relationships with drivers and other departments. Contribute to a collaborative team focused on delivering excellence. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Good IT skills Word / Excel Flexibility Good communication skills verbal and written Excellent organisational ability Good knowledge of the working time directive and driver regulations Good geographical knowledge Ability to problem solve whilst working in a fast-paced environment Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external colleagues Benefits Health cash plan & virtual GP access Pension scheme & life assurance Employee referral scheme High street discounts Driver representatives & employee forum Personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Seras is the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel, with long-term contracts to supply 1.7 million tonnes of fuel to biomass plants, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population. Our core business is to supply biomass fuel, which we process from waste wood and by products, and deliver it to a large number of power plants. We are proud of what we do and the way we do it. Our approach is driven by our desire to “do things differently”. We provide services to help our customers decarbonise their power generation as we transition to a zero-carbon economy. Waste wood and by-products are a valuable resource that should be used to generate value for all of us and our communities. We invest in our best-in-class infrastructure, cutting edge technology and most importantly, our skilled and dedicated people, to ensure that we maximise the financial and environmental benefits at every stage of the process of transforming waste into renewable energy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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