Transport Planner

6 days ago

Wakefield, United Kingdom Menzies Distribution Ltd Full time

Transport Planner

Menzies Distribution are looking for a Transport Planner to join our team. Providing a first class service with at our Planning Centre in Wakefield. This role is based on a 45 hour week working Monday - Friday.

Your main responsibility will be to arrange the delivery of the customer’s product on time and in full using the most cost effective means possible and best use of available resources, whilst complying with Transport Legislation and Health & Safety. Whilstalso maximising the utilisation of MDS Fleet through efficient planning of deliveries and collections

In addition to a standard salary of £32,000.00 this role has a holiday allowance of 28 days including bank holidays.

Transport Planner Duties:

- Plan all relevant customer deliveries utilizing the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met.
- Liaise with the Driver in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
- Liaise with the Customer in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
- Develop back haul lanes with both MDS depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilization.
- Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL) providing an accurate brief of job required.
- Source local sub contractors as and when required.
- Complete a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines.
- Ensure loads meet safety standards.
- Manage the Drivers ensuring start times are adhered to
- Pre-Brief Drivers to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
- De-Brief Drivers upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly.
- Manage WTD Compliance
- Download Driver cards for analysis
- Comply with all Transport legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations
- Travel to other MDL sites when necessary

Transport Planner Requirements:

- Experience of working in a busy Transport office
- Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
- Good geographical knowledge
- Good standard of education
- IT literate
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Commercial understanding
- Knowledge of transport systems.
- Team Player
- Good communication skills

Transport Planner Additional Benefits
- Uniform & PPE provided
- Healthcare Cashplan for all employees and dependants, includingdental, optical, physiotherapy, health screening, 24/7 counselling and more
- Employee perks: discount on trips, hotels, gyms, days out, restaurants, supermarkets and more
- Discount on mobile phone contracts with EE;
- Training opportunities and development plans
- Driver of The Year Awards
- Flexible working options

A bit about us:
At Menzies Distribution, we have been delivering across the UK since 1833. Today, we are Logistic UK’s most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation - we keep moving forwards.

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