Logistics Planner

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Glasgow is seeking a Logistics Planner to oversee tanker servicing activities. The successful candidate will manage daily operations, ensuring timely services and effective team communication. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Employer Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Up to 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Option to buy additional leave

Employee Welfare Fund

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a Logistics Planner role, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Experience managing logistics processes and route planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage tanker servicing activities and team workload.
• Ensure timely completion of tankering services and maintain depot relationships.
• Conduct regular vehicle maintenance checks and evaluate efficiencies.

Skills

Logistics Planning

Team Management

Communication

Organisational Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Job description

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The Role:

As part of our Central Logistics team, based at our Glasgow Head Office, the Logistics Planner will be responsible for planning and managing all tanker servicing activities. The Logistics Planner will manage the team's day-to-day workload and plan the Tanker Services routes & servicing. The successful candidate will ensure all tankering services are met within expected timeframes and maintain strong working relationships with our depots. Effective route planning and regular vehicle maintenance checks are crucial parts of the Senior Logistics Planner role, requiring regular monitoring and evaluation to create efficiencies where applicable.

About You

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Recent and proven experience working in a Logistics Planner role, preferably within a high-volume and UK-wide environment
• Experience managing a successful logistics team with responsibility for processes and route planning
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively whilst producing high-quality performance reports
• Proficiency in MS Office packages including Excel and Word

About Us

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering equipment hire throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy benefits such as staff incentives and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team is dedicated to providing you with the skills to excel, and we are committed to promoting from within.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Up to 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 additional days of leave
• Employee Welfare Fund (company-funded social events)
• Health & Wellness benefits (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab, Eye Tests)

Next Steps

If you meet the profile and are ready for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, simply upload your CV and complete our short application form, and we will take it from there.

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