Transport Planner

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner on behalf of a successful transport and logistics company based in Trafford Park. This is a permanent position working on days with some early and later shifts to cover holidays.

The Transport Planner position is based in their Trafford Park site and a great opportunity for a high performing, motivated, hands-on person to join the existing team.

You will be responsible and accountable for:

· Planning Irish Export Trailers (Dublin & Belfast)

· Planning our multi drop C&D vehicles effectively to achieve on time deliveries (Holiday cover)

· Ensure all customer collections are achieved.

· Changing schedules to meet customer/network demands.

· Liaising with drivers and colleagues to ensure all day-to-day activities are met to the highest possible standards.

· Ensuring our drivers are delivering effectively and reporting delays effectively.

· Trouble shooting critical transport related issues as they arise in a live environment.

Skills & Attributes:

· The ability to utilise and manage people effectively.

· Full training for the in-house systems will be provided, however a good knowledge of computer skills will be required.

· Flexible approach with regards to working hours

· Able to work under pressure in a time-critical environment.

· Well organised with an acute attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

· Up to £35,000pa

· Monday - Friday 12:00-20:30 with AM/PM Shift Holiday Covering Role

· 9 weeks throughout the year (5.30am-2pm & 08:00-17:30pm)

· Saturday mornings occasionally, paid as overtime additionally to salary

· 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - up to max 35 days with service.

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme

If you are interested in this role please apply or call Proactive Personnel to find out more.