Transport Planner, Goole

Summary

Contract position

Logistics People are looking for Transport Planners to join our team.

Location: Goole

Working Hours: 4 On 4 Off Night shifts

Pay rate: £11.46 p/hr

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join our Doncaster depot. As one of our

Transport Planners you will be playing a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the

wider Stobart network, whilst complying with legal responsibilities.

What does working as a Transport Planner for Logistics People involve?

Main Responsibilities & Objectives:

Effective management and planning of drivers, through on-going communication and using our state-of-the-art transport software
Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU drivers’ hours regulations)
To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively; maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost
Ensure that our internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated to an exceptional standard
Make regular use of in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency
Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing)
Constantly communicate with our customer service teams and drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained

Qualifications

What kind of person are we looking for?

As the successful candidate you will be able to work on your own initiative, with the willingness to resolve complex issues.
You should be able to comfortably organise your own workload and will be able to work in a pressurised environment to meet key deadlines.
You should be PC literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word in particular.
You must also have at least 2 years’ experience in a transport and logistics environment.

What are the benefits of working for Logistics People?

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