Transport Planner

4 weeks ago


Bathgate, United Kingdom Gregory Group Full time

Transport Planner

Bathgate

Do you have experience in the Transport industry? Do you have previous experience in a Planning role?

If “YES” we want to hear from you

The position of Transport Planner involves:

Planning and organising the activities of the Transport Operation, including the transition between the customers’ peak and off-peak activity periods. Planning loads (inbound and outbound) delivery for the operation whilst monitoring KPI for delivery on time, shift revenue and vehicle utilisation. Working with the Customer Service Team to ensure deliveries are scheduled as per customer requirements. Ensuring that vehicle activity is planned in the most efficient manner. Meeting daily revenue targets per shift per vehicle. Meeting on a regular basis with Line Managers to ensure that we are operating efficiently. Identifying and developing additional areas where we can add value to existing contracts. Ensuring that all contracted work is covered in line with customer expectations. Communicating collection times and delivery bookings with customers. Adherence to policies and procedures within the Business Area.

Essential skills required for Transport Planner:

Previous experience of working within a similar role in the logistics industry. Have a good understanding of legal compliance, driver’s hours and WTD's. Leadership Skills. Proven experience in customer relationship management. Ability to present to Senior Key contacts within the business and to the customer. Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. IT literate including MS Office. Strong analytic ability in review data and reports.

Why Pollock (SCOTRANS) Ltd?

Salary for Transport Planner is between £35,pa - £40,pa , depending on experience. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, either 07:00hrs – 17:00hrs or 08:00hrs – 18:00hrs and every 1 in 4 Saturdays 07:00hrs – 13:00hrs. Additional holiday purchasing scheme* Retail discounts with Hapi* Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business. Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits. Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme* Christmas Savings Club* Leading industry qualifications* This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme. Free Uniform. Strong culture of teamwork.
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