Transport Planner

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading company, in their search for a Transport Planner to work at their Oswestry-based facility. 

For the successful Transport Planner our client is offering;

• £25,000 - £30,000 per annum 
• Monday to Friday 07:00am - 3:00pm Saturday on a rota (1 in 3-4 weeks) 
• Permanent role
• The opportunity for progression 

The Role of the Transport Planner: 

• Assist planning of all vehicle repairs and servicing co-ordinating with suppliers while ensuring vehicle availability for operations.
• Perform daily and weekly audits on paperwork to ensure procedures are being adhered to and suggest changes if required.
• Assist in ensuring that any accidents are properly investigated
• Ensure that digital and paper tachograph records are maintained and filed correctly, safeguarding driver’s hours are within legal boundaries.
• Monitor that all driver licences are compliant in conjunction with “Driver Check” provider.
• Support the Routing management for route performance and mileage.
• Follow and implement current and new standards/procedures as set by the Company.
• Assist the Transport Manager with any disciplinary issues concerning staff, to perform investigations and disciplinaries when required.
• Deputise for the Routing/Head of Department when required.

What our client is looking for in a Transport Planner:

• Must have HGV Licence and a Drivers CPC
• Ability to work in a very busy environment and to demonstrate initiative with a “level-headed” approach.
• Actively seeks new knowledge and skills. Supports the development of your team.
• Customer focused and solutions driven.
• Experience using systems and with good knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Outstanding communication skills and a confident manager of people.

Alternative job titles: Transport Planner, Assistant Transport Manager , Transport Assistant, Transport Co-ordinator

Commutable From: Wrexham, Whitchurch, Ellesmere, Chirk, Shrewsbury

For further information about this and other positions please apply now 

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.