FULL TIME TRANSPORT OPERATOR / PLANNER - SPRINGBURN

Carntyne Transport Company Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

At Carntyne we pride ourselves on being dynamic and customer focused. No two days working with us are the same. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our bulk transport business unit as a transport planner/operator. Our bulk transport business unit is a leading provider of bulk transport to the whisky and spirits industry. With a fleet of over 100 vehicles, 140 tankers and 400 trailers our dedicated team services most, if not all, the major drinks companies.

Based at our head office in Springburn, Glasgow, the role presents the opportunity to work within a strong and dedicated team gaining the skills and experience required to successfully operate the day-to-day transport operation.

The role will involve planning and routing of drivers and vehicles, communicating with drivers and customers, and ensuring adherence to customer service levels, legislative compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Effective management and planning of drivers, through ongoing communication and using our TMS software.
2. Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resources (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU Drivers’ Hours regulations).
3. To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively, maximizing utilization.
4. Control and execution of in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency.
5. Ensure fleet compliance is maintained at all times.
6. To develop good working relationships with customers, keeping them fully informed and reacting positively and speedily to their needs.
7. Ensure all Drivers administration/management is in line with Regulations.
8. Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilization and costing).
9. Constantly communicate with our Customers & Drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained.
10. Develop an understanding and experience of working with the Planning Regulatory framework, ensuring you keep up to date with policy and best practice as it develops.

Our Ideal Candidate:

1. An exceptional knowledge of transport with previous planning experience of a large C&D fleet.
2. Excellent People Management skills, preferably with experience of a unionized environment.
3. Exceptional knowledge and understanding of WTD, Tachograph rules and regulations.
4. Proficient IT skills with experience using Excel and transport management systems.
5. International CPC (advantageous).
6. Knowledge of ADR regulations.
7. Ability to plan ahead and work on your own initiative.
8. Drive and enthusiasm with a modern, positive, forward-thinking attitude.
9. Experience of managing a team of drivers.
10. Knowledge of general Health & Safety.

What is on offer?

You will normally work 45 hours per week, Monday – Friday. This is exclusive of a 1-hour unpaid break. Flexibility within working hours would be advantageous as our business operates seven days per week across the year.

In return, we will offer you a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, access to our exclusive discount and wellbeing site as well as the opportunity to develop an exciting and rewarding career with one of the UK's leading private logistic companies. Full training will be provided with an immediate start available.

If you have any questions regarding the role then please contact Louise McGill, Transport Manager at [e-mail].

To apply for the role please email your CV to [e-mail]. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.