Transport Planner, Goole

Contract position

Logistics People are looking for Transport Planners to join our team.

Pay rate: £11.46 p/hr

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join our Doncaster depot. As one of our

Transport Planners you will be playing a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the

wider Stobart network, whilst complying with legal responsibilities.

What does working as a Transport Planner for Logistics People involve?

Main Responsibilities & Objectives:

• Effective management and planning of drivers, through on-going communication and using our state-of-the-art transport software
• Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU drivers’ hours regulations)
• To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively; maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost
• Ensure that our internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated to an exceptional standard
• Make regular use of in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency
• Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing)
• Constantly communicate with our customer service teams and drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained

Qualifications

• As the successful candidate you will be able to work on your own initiative, with the willingness to resolve complex issues.
• You should be able to comfortably organise your own workload and will be able to work in a pressurised environment to meet key deadlines.
• You should be PC literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word in particular.
• You must also have at least 2 years’ experience in a transport and logistics environment.

• 24/7 on-site support
• Career progression opportunities
• Temp to Perm opportunities
• Long term work
• Modern Facilities
• Immediate Starts
• Great Rates Of Pay

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