Transport Planner

Description:

DNA Recruitment Solutions are hiring a temp to perm Transport Planner for our client in Trafford Park, Manchester. The company have been in the transport and distribution industry for over 40 years and are enjoying a prolonged period of growth.

Working alongside the general manager, you will be a team player who goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction with a strong focus on safety and will possess great IT and communication skills. The role is based in modern offices in the heart of Trafford Park with excellent transport links and on site parking. You will use state of the art technology to ensure full visibility and enable you to communicate effectively with customers at every stage of their logistics journey.

The Role

Planning and routing the fleet of over 50 vehicles
Managing routes as economically as possible
Plan routes in line with Drivers hours and WTD
Communicate with customers to keep them informed and up to date with their orders
Complete all relevant paperwork and admin including costings, charges, queries etc
Ensure vehicles are maintained and comply with company standards
Brief/debrief drivers depending on shift pattern
Ensure defects/faults are logged and recorded accurately
Oversee servicing/repair arrangements to ensure optimal fleet utilisation
Liaise with 3rd party contractors/agenciesRequirements

Expereinece in a Transport Planning role ideally within the transport/haulage industry
Excellent IT/computer skills
Puts the customer first
Extensive and up to date geographical knowledge
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Attention to detail
Resilient and adaptable
Able to prioritise without compromising results
Safety conscious You will be working Monday to Friday 06:00 - 16:00 and must be flexible as the nature of the business can dictate that additional hours will be required at little or no notice.

This is a temp to perm role which will involve working through the agency for 12 weeks before moving to our client on a permanent basis