Group Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a full-time Group Transport Planner in Heckmondwike. The role involves routing and coordinating loads efficiently while ensuring compliance with transport regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in transport planning and strong IT skills related to Transport Management Systems.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in Transport route planning.
• Competent IT skills and knowledge of systems like Vigo and TachoMaster.
• Good understanding of fleet compliance and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Routing and coordinating loads and drivers 24/5.
• Ensuring compliance with transport laws and regulations.
• Managing multiple routes and avoiding calendar conflicts.

Skills

Transport planning

Time management

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Knowledge of transport laws

Education

Membership of a professional body

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Job description

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Pyramid8 Recruitment are recruiting for a full-time permanent Group Transport planner for our client based in Heckmondwike.

As Group Transport Planner, you will be responsible for routing and coordinating loads and drivers 24/5 and occasional Saturdays to this highest of industry standards and in the most efficient and safest of ways. This key role forms a vital part in our operational team and will be visible, resilient, driven, and a high performer.

The successful candidate with have a track record of transport planning and working with related Transport Management Systems (TMS) whilst ensuring absolute compliance with all relevant transport laws and regulations. They will have experience in planning flatbed rigids and trailers, Moffett and Hiab related work.

Excellent time management skills and be able to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively. Ensuring that our driver workforce is not idling or adding extra miles unnecessarily. Well versed in driver’s hours and working time directive.Strong organisational skills and be able to manage multiple routes, drivers and jobs effectively. Excellent people resource planning, avoiding calendar conflicts and the unnecessary use of agency drivers. A self-starter.

Qualifications and Experience

• Route planning and driver’s records: at least three years’ experience in Transport route planning is essential with a good understanding of the geography across the UK, drivers’ hours and records.
• Commercial: experience of preparing quotations and understanding costs involved in performing a contract. Understanding sub-contracting of business and working to the company’s framework.
• Transport logistics and technical regulations: a good knowledge of processes and procedures including fleet utilisation, fleet compliance and safety regulations.
• IT proficiency: competent IT skills and knowledge of Transport Management Systems such as Vigo, TachoMaster, FleetCheck, Matrix Telematics, PDA’s.
• Membership: of an appropriate professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport or having worked for a member of the Road Haulage Association would be advantageous.
• FORS: experience and knowledge of the Fleet Operating Recognition Scheme, ideally working for a FORS Silver or Gold Operator.