Transport Planner

1 week ago

Bristol BS AQ, United Kingdom Nationwide Platforms Full time £35,000 - £40,000 per year

We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join Nationwide Platforms, the UK market leader in powered access. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately planning the delivery and collection of our equipment for our depots within the region. We can be flexible on location, and are open to applicants at either our Swansea or Bristol depot. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our business, so we need someone who has proven experience of transport planning, excellent organisational skills and someone who is great at dealing with people.

In return, you will receive a starting salary from £35,000 (dependent on experience), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, Auto enrolment pension scheme, Life Assurance and Lifestyle Benefits – discount on selected high street stores.

Responsibilities include: -

  • Planning the delivery of new hire orders to meet agreed customer delivery times, and ensuring that off-hired equipment is collected within the timescale prescribed.
  • Planning the activity of drivers, while maximising efficiency and ensuring high levels of productivity.
  • Working with the Transport Manager, ensuring that all vehicles are maintained and inspected to the schedules set by fleet management.
  • Ensuring that drivers comply with all relevant Road Transport legislation.

The ideal candidate will have: -

  • Previous logistics/transport planning experience - Powered Access experience desired.
  • Good understanding of logistics routing and UK road networks.
  • A strong communicator, with the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Excellent customer service and people skills.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise.
  • Good knowledge of computer systems and transport planning software.

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.

At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry control and monitoring system.

At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment

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