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Transport Planner
Posted 2 days ago
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- Make full use of all IT systems, TMS and customer portals to ensure efficient fleet and employee deployment.
- Fully utilise all vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of drivers/vehicles/trailers/customer deliveries and backloads.
- Work closely with the Workshop to ensure vehicles and trailers are available to support the transport requirement, service scheduling is built into the plan and advise the operation in a timely manner when there are any risks to vehicle or trailer availability.
- Communicate and share plans to the transport team to deliver through efficiency and maintain customer service levels.
- Manage staffing levels, including agency staff to ensure sufficient staffing levels are always in place to meet and exceed the daily plan and to meet customer requirements.
- Communicate effectively with all customers and work with them to understand and resource their schedules, including handovers to relevant individuals/departments and key stakeholders for any operational delays.
- Control and plan operational deliveries for the following day and provide rates, quotes and process all customer bookings to meet customers’ needs and expectations.
- Work as part of a team and participate in cross-training initiatives to provide effective cover in a colleague’s absence.
- Identify, communicate, and drive continuous improvements to continually develop the operation of the business.
- Operate to a high standard of general housekeeping and work safely, complying with all health and safety regulations to maintain a clean, safe, and tidy working environment.
- Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations.
- Working knowledge of transport operation systems.
- Geographical knowledge.
- Health and Safety regulations.
- Relevant transport and planning experience.
- Analysing and solving logistic problems.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of company values: Safe, Talented, Attentive, Reliable.
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Senior Transport Planner
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fleet/Transport Planner who thrives in Fast Pace Environments and can adapt to operational requirements & demands. You will be part of a great close nit team who stive for excellence ensuring all client requirements are fulfilled and in line with SLA’s
They specialize in managing liquid waste disposal, sewer clearing, septic tank maintenance, and hazardous waste removal. Their team comprises skilled professionals proficient in industrial waste management and hazardous waste handling.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and streamline waste collection and transportation routes to minimize fuel usage, lower emissions, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Determine the optimal fleet size and vehicle types required for planned and reactive tasks.
• Coordinate driver schedules for both scheduled and emergency assignments.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, including vehicle servicing, inspections, and replacements as needed.
• Resolve customer inquiries and complaints regarding waste transport promptly and effectively.
• Create and execute emergency response protocols for unforeseen incidents like accidents or spills.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Be on-call for emergency assignments.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 17:30.
Salary: DOE £40-45K
On-call duty every 1 in 3 or 4 weeks, compensated at £650 per week,
Standard holiday benefits apply.
For this role you would require experience working in a similar industry.
If you are interested please apply today!
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