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Assistant Transport Planner
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 25,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Sterling Recruitment Services are looking to recruit an Assistant Transport Planner for our client based on Riverside Park, Middlesbrough.
This is a new role created due to the exponential growth of our client and requires someone with the same aptitude to grow with the business as this role. Reporting into the Transport Manager, this is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for planning the day-to-day delivery operation of a busy multi-drop operation and leading by example, getting stuck in with all duties and ensuring a seamless service to all customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning drivers and resources to meet work demands and minimum key performance indicators.
Assigning and maximising the utilization of drivers and vehicles on a daily basis
Plan all relevant customer deliveries & collections ensuring delivery windows are met.
Co-ordinating with depots and sites to agree schedules and clearance for driver deliveries.
Update all records that relate to transport i.e. deliveries & Returns and rebooking’s.
Source local sub-contractors as and when required.
Ensure the Schedule, transport plan, Load Board and any other work sheet is produced and sent out where required.
Complete driver’s packs each day, ensure each pack has the relevant paperwork in it and the correct instructions for the drivers to complete their jobs.
Manage the drivers ensuring start times are adhered to and support the Transport Manager in ensuring the drivers run under the correct driver’s hours legislation and WTD.
Answer all emails, telephone calls that relate to new jobs bookings with in a timely manner.
Resolve Customer queries / complaints where applicable.
Candidate Requirements:
Experienced within a fast-paced route planning environment.
Previous General Haulage experience (or similar - Fleet Management) using a variety of vehicles.
Up to date knowledge of the latest transport regulations (Vehicles & Drivers)
Strong communication skills both written and verbal at all levels.
Benefits:
22 days holiday + all UK bank holidays, increasing to a maximum of 25 with length of service.
Life insurance offering financial protection for employees nominated beneficiaries.
Christmas saving scheme.
Social events.
Free on-site car parking.
40 hours-Monday- Friday- Weekends off!
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