Transport Planner

Transport Planner | Runcorn | £30k

Adaptable Recruitment are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a fantastic team based in Runcorn. The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator ideally with an understanding of the Transport industry.

Package:

• £30k DOE
• FULL-TIME
• Monday-Friday
• 25 days holiday plus BHs
• Onsite parking
• Free Lunch

Job Duties:

• Plan workloads ensuring compliance with driver's hours and working time directive legislation.
• Using geographical knowledge to maximise the fleet ability to work.
• Successfully, plan the vehicles in such a way to minimise running costs, and maximise vehicle revenue.
• Briefing and De-briefing drivers starting and finishing their shift.
• Supervising and managing driver workloads.
• Sourcing extra drivers when needed.
• Responsible for providing a detailed and accurate handover to next shift.
• Ensuring drivers have the correct paperwork.
• Ensuring drivers are on time (using software installed)
• Responsible for driver queries face to face and via telephone.
• Ensuring drivers are up to date with any road problems and challenging drivers when needed to ensure Deliveries are on time.
• Liaise with the Transport Manager regarding the regular maintenance intervals.

Who will I report in to?
Transport Manager

When will interviews be taking place?
Interviews will be happening as soon as possible.

Ideal experience?

• Previous experience of working as a Transport Planner within a busy, fast paced transport office.
• Experience monitoring drivers.
• A solid understanding of Transport operating systems.
• A knowledge of tachograph regulations.
• Able to organise workload in a consistent and methodical way.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, relationship building and a strong communicator.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, work to deadlines, without supervision and on their own initiative.
• High levels of drive and enthusiasm.
• Dynamic and proactive.
• Numerate and IT literate.