Transport Planning Supervisor

10 hours ago


South Kirkby, United Kingdom Uniserve Group Full time

Due to our increasing growth within our UK Transport Operations an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Planning Supervisor to support the team based at our South Kirkby site. You will be responsible for ensuring that all workload is distributed, drivers start times are managed along with all transport legislation and driver issues whilst always providing an outstanding service.

You must be able to work the following shift pattern:
Week 1: 06.00 - 16.00

Week 2: 10.00 - 19.00

5 days on, 2 days off

5 days on, 3 days off

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Planning, directing, and controlling the activities of the transport fleet
- Ensuring planned routes are in line with working time directive (WTD) and drivers’ hours
- Ensuring workload is delegated accordingly and drivers understand all instructions
- Producing optimal transport plans and approving transport routes
- Assisting the Transport Planning Manager to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively
- Monitoring the Transport Management software
- Liaising with our depots and customers as required on deliveries and any issues
- Liaising with our depots and customers as required on deliveries and any issues
- Ensuring the department complies with health and safety legislation
- Producing cost efficient operational transport plans daily, using specific customer IT software
- Providing a vital link between sales and operational teams
- Ensuring the department provides a quality first class service to the customer though careful planning
- Ensuring all activities are in line with budgeting

**Skills Knowledge and Expertise**:

- Previous experience in transport planning
- Knowledge of Transport legislation
- Confident with MS Office
- Knowledge of Mandata, Samsara, TruTac or similar systems
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience of leading a small team
- Driven and self-motivated
- Proactive problem-solving capability
- Able to work to deadlines and meet targets
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and face to face
- Team Player

**Adherence to the SHEQ Policies and Procedures**

**Benefits**:
Uniserve is the UK’s largest independent Global Logistics, Trade Management and Technology Group. As well as competitive pay and annual salary reviews, we offer:

- Pension Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Discretionary Bonus
- Interest Free Company Loan (up to £1000 after 12 months service)
- Free On-Site Parking
- Flu jabs annually on site or vouchers
- Life Assurance
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Flexible Career Pathway with tailored L&D
- Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships

**About Uniserve Group**:
Established in 1984, Uniserve is the largest British privately owned international freight and logistics company. Working with an unrivalled network of professional partners across the world. We are experts in all major Global trade markets and specialists in Europe, China, South East Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent.



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