Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Middlesbrough North Yorkshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Rewards and Benefits on offer;
* Competitive starting salary
* A permanent opportunity from day 1
* Immediate start date
* Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
* Friendly and supportive working environment
The Company you will be working for;
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious client on their search for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!
The Role you will be doing;
* Scheduling trucks and drivers to fulfil the requirements of all operating departments
* Being proactive in seeking backloads to ensure empty return journeys are at an absolute minimum
* Developing operational improvements, focusing on cost reductions and customer satisfaction
* Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal customers
* Liaising with Department Managers and Co-ordinators
* Knowledge of operating costs to enable accurate pricing to our customers
* Ensuring compliance with Company CPC terms
* Recognising opportunities for service level improvement and implementing.
* Ensuring the fleet is operating within transport budgets.
* Where subcontractors are used, ensuring that only LV approved suppliers are utilised.
* Being fully conversant with the company IT/computer system
* Always ensuring the safe Load distribution on vehicles
* At all times ensure compliance to LV HSSQE systems and procedures
About You;
* Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team.
* Experienced in transport Management of company owned equipment and subcontractor / owner drivers.
* Experience in all truck / trailer types
* Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and internal systems.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work in a pressurised environment.
* Ability to balance conflicting priorities with strong decision making
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Be articulate and have meticulous attention to detail.
* Possess a strong team working ethic, with influencing and negotiating skills.
* Have the tenacity to succeed and the ability to grow in the role.
* Flexible regarding cover for holiday and sickness cover