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Transport Planner

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 35 - 38 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Transport Planner – PERMANENT – Southampton - £35,000 to £38.000 per annum

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Salary: £35,000 to £38.000 per annum – depending on Experience.

Bonuses: £6.600 per year extra for on call bonus

Job Type: Fulltime permanent. (Shift pattern can be negotiated)

Hours: 0600am – 1800pm Rotational shifts / Weekend work 1 in 4 Saturday/Sunday ,ornings (additional payment provided)

Benefits:

  * Company Pension

  * Life Assurance

  * Monthly paid Role

  * Competative salary

  * 23 days holiday per year

  * On-site parking

Transport Planner - Requirements

  * MUST have experience with Transport Planner role

  * Proven experience in container haulage planning

  * Proficient IT skills - experience using TOPS is a strong advantage.

  * Route planning experience

  * Use of computerised TMS plus other bolt-on variables to enable the management of other parts of our clients operation

  * Ability to lead and mentor other planners with the team

  * Proficient ability in using industry standard IT

  * Flexibility to participate in on-call duties

  * Strong team player with good communication -Ability to work under pressure

  * A good Understanding of the local geographical area would be advantageous

  * Experience in Planning / Routing and managing a fleet of vehicles.

  * Can multi-Task and prioritise duties.

Transport Planner – Responsibilities

  * Plan and allocate daily container haulage work across the company fleet.

  * Managing the in-house systems and databases

  * Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and subcontractors.

  * Managing and maintaining office files

  * Ensuring high levels of customer service with their clients and ensuring a high level of performance is always maintained.

  * Ensure that all jobs are documented correctly.

  * Planning the workload daily for the site.

  * Ensuring adherence to corporate policies as well as legal requirements for vehicle operations, health & safety, and other regulations.

  * Routes must be planned in line with WTD

  * Liaising with drivers and customers as appropriate

  * Utilising drivers and vehicles for deliveries and pickups in an efficient manner

This is a truly great opportunity, and the successful candidate will receive a very competitive salary package, ongoing training & additional benefits.

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