Planning Manager

2 weeks ago

Widnes, Halton, United Kingdom SCHENK UK LTD Full time £45,000 - £50,000 per year
About Schenk UK

Schenk UK is an innovative, national tanker haulage business operating one of the largest road tanker fleets in the country. For over 60 years, we've proudly served the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors, becoming the UK's largest chemical transporter.

We are committed to safety, service excellence, and continual innovation - driving efficiency through digital transformation and sustainable transport solutions.

Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 per annum dependent on experience.

The Role:

Reporting in to the General Manager as our Transport & Planning Manager, you will be a senior leader responsible for the day-to-day operation of our busy transport and planning teams on our BOC contract. Working closely with drivers, planners, and management, you'll ensure the timely and cost-effective service to our customer while maintaining compliance and high service standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage daily transport operations and coordinate vehicles plans and driver schedules
  • Ensure compliance with all transport legislation (including tachograph, driver hours, and vehicle maintenance)
  • Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to meet delivery deadlines
  • Assist in route planning and vehicle optimisation to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Investigate and resolve transport-related issues or incidents
  • Monitor KPI performance and prepare operational reports
  • Attend customer meetings / different driver depots
  • SOP & SSOW creator & owner
  • Lead, support and mentor planners and drivers.
  • H&S champion and driver of exceptional standards and compliance.
Requirements:
  • Experienced at leading a team of 70+ drivers and planners
  • Senior Transport planning and scheduling experience.
  • Proven experience in a transport or logistics coordination role (senior level preferred)
  • Strong understanding of transport legislation and compliance
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Microsoft skills (Excel & Word) complex spreadsheet creation and ownership
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in transport management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office
  • Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
  • IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) qualified.
  • Good ADR understanding and experience
  • Mentor and Team motivator
Desirable:

• Cost management exposure

• DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor)

• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)

Additional Information:
All offers of employment are subject to valid Right to Work documentation, completion of a Basic DBS check, and Drug and Alcohol screening prior to the start date.

If you are a motivated planning and transport professional looking for a dynamic role within a leading national company, wanting to embark on an amazing journey of career progression, we would love to hear from you. Apply today

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