Transport Planner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,000 i £32,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Please see benefits. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1BS |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Gregory Distribution Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | R006411_1759825562 |
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Transport Planner - Days
Location: Cullompton
About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Job Description: At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Transport Planner in our Cullompton depot. This position will be working within the transport team and will involve all aspect of the transport administration processes and coordination of the day to day running of this busy contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate daily transport operations, ensuring timely nationwide deliveries and collections.
- Schedule and allocate loads across a fleet of articulated vehicles, optimising routes and vehicle usage.
- Monitor key performance indicators including on-time delivery, shift revenue, and vehicle utilisation, taking action to improve performance where needed.
- Brief and debrief drivers regularly, providing updates, feedback, and support to ensure smooth operations.
- Work closely with the warehouse and on-site shunter to ensure trailer and vehicle availability aligns with operational needs.
- Oversee vehicle checks and defect reporting via the Vehicle Check App, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Communicate collection and delivery times with internal teams and external customers, maintaining high service levels.
- Attend regular meetings with Line Managers to review performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Identify opportunities to add value to the contract through service enhancements or operational efficiencies.
- Ensure all contracted work is accurately booked and aligned with customer expectations.
- Track daily revenue targets and report weekly performance to the Transport Manager.
- Maintain and update Transport Management Systems (TMS) to ensure accurate and timely data.
- Carry out general administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and document management.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
Requirements:
- Experience of working in a similar role is preferred.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
- Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
- Attention to detail.
- Working to deadlines.
- Solution driven and Flexible approach to your work.
- Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- MS packages to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
- Competitive Salary: £28,000pa - £32,000pa, Depending on experience.
- Hours: Start between 06:00hrs - 08:00hrs, based on 4on 4off rota.
- Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
- Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
- Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions.