Transport Planner

2 weeks ago

Crewe, United Kingdom NWF Fuels Full time

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**Transport Planner**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Route Planning and Optimisation:

- Utilise routing software and/or manual methods to plan and optimise delivery routes for our fleet vehicles.
- Consider factors such as delivery schedules, vehicle capacities, traffic conditions, and customer preferences to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
- Continuously monitor routes and make adjustments as needed to accommodate changes or unforeseen circumstances.
- Work closely with the sales team to ensure best in class customer service.
- Compliance and Safety:

- Stay up to date on relevant transportation regulations and ensure compliance with legal requirements, including driver hours-of-service regulations, vehicle inspections, and licensing requirements.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure that all vehicles and drivers meet safety and compliance standards.
- Address any compliance issues or safety concerns in a timely and effective manner.
- Communication and Coordination:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, and other stakeholders such as sales team regarding routing and fleet-related matters.
- Communicate with sales team regarding delivery schedules, delays, or other issues as needed.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, fleet, and customer service, to optimise overall transportation operations.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience in transportation planning, routing, fleet management and driver management.
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using routing software, GPS systems, and fleet management tools.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with drivers, customers, and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

**What is on offer**:

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Option to purchase five days extra holidays
- Workplace pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Monthly employee recognition awards
- Long service awards
- Access to free virtual fitness sessions
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Life assurance scheme

With a modern fleet of over 155 fuel tankers and a strategically located depot network, NWF Fuels supplies a comprehensive range of fuel related products coast-to-coast throughout England and Wales to Domestic, Agricultural, Commercial and Retail customers. A focus on service and the customer is what differentiates NWF Fuels in the market and it is the attitude of the people within NWF Fuels which drives this difference. The business has grown both organically and through acquisition and is the third largest fuel distributor in the UK. NWF Fuels is part of the AIM’s listed NWF Group listed on the London Stock exchange.

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