Load Planner

Matthew Clark; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Life Assurance

Benefits scheme (childcare vouchers, £

Job summary

Matthew Clark is recruiting a Load Planner on a full-time, permanent basis to keep the depot running like clockwork and coordinate deliveries to hundreds of customers across the region.

You will assign work to drivers and mates, ensure SOPs are followed, and use Paragon for daily transport planning. The role requires experience in distribution, stock control and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for progression within a leading UK drinks wholesaler.

Qualifications

• Experience in Distribution, ideally in a Transport Office.
• Knowledge of stock control and key warehouse systems.
• Familiarity with EU Drivers\' Hours and Optrak or similar routing software.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to drivers and mates to maximise vehicle and manpower utilisation.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and training is provided.
• Plan daily transport using Paragon to deploy the right fleet and optimise routes.
• Induct drivers and mates and maintain training records.

Skills

Distribution experience

Transport office

Stock control

EU Drivers' Hours

Tools

Paragon

Optrak

Job description

We're a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade - day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we're always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we're supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK's largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

We re delighted to be recruiting a Load Planner on a full time, permanent basis. It's not just getting stock to customers, it's ensuring the depot runs like clockwork.

Think you could mastermind deliveries for hundreds of customers across the region? And manage a sizeable fleet with scores of Drivers? It's all in a day's work when you're a Load Planner at Matthew Clark. The biggest name in the UK drinks industry, we supply thousands of pubs, clubs, restaurants, bars and more. Right now, we're growing fast and building a brilliant team. Join us, and you can expect fantastic rewards, plus the chance to progress with our business!

What you ll do

• Assign work to the drivers and their required mates maximising both vehicle and manpower utilisation, following up on actual performance and taking corrective action as required.
• Ensure the drivers and mates adhere to the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using them to plan and lead working practices.
• Undertake transport planning using Paragon on a daily basis to ensure that the appropriate fleet is deployed to meet customer service requirements, to regularly review delivery routes to identify improvements whilst minimising costs of delivery.
• Ensure all drivers and mates are fully inducted into their roles and that training sessions are fully supported. Maintain detailed records and identify further training / retraining.
• Ensure that all vehicles and associated equipment are operated in the appropriate manner meeting all current driver and vehicle legislation and within Company Policy.
• Ensure that all transport statistics are produced in a timely fashion for internal and external consumption.
• Ensure that all drivers and mates are aware of and comply with all relevant Health & Safety and Fire regulations, and that the approved Matthew Clark uniform and Safety wear is worn by all staff at all times.

• Complete processing of orders, production of pick lists and despatch notes and load sheets in accordance with depot procedures.
• Assist the Late- shift Warehouse Manager as required.

About you

In this role, being organised is only the start. You also need to be motivated, adaptable and able to take the initiative. Experience in Distribution, ideally in a Transport Office, is a definite must. With this background, you'll know all about stock control, key warehouse systems and regulations, for example EU Drivers' Hours and software such as Optrak. However, it's your people skills that will make all the difference.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary along with a range of excellent benefits:

• 26 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) - with the option to buy a further week
• A Contributory Pension Scheme
• A Discretionary Bonus Scheme and Share Incentive Plan (subject to eligibility)
• Life Assurance
• A benefits scheme offering childcare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme, retail & leisure savings, and lots more!

About us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent's and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world's favourite drinks. C&C Group's portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent's, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.