Transport Planner

JRL Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics company in the UK seeks an experienced Transport Planner to manage scheduling and allocation for collection modes. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of the Greater London area, a strong transport background with at least three years of experience in the HGV transport sector, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the company's ambitious growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of planning routes across the UK, especially in urban areas.
• Minimum three years experience in the HGV transport sector.
• Self-assured and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and allocate work for collection modes efficiently.
• Monitor progress of drivers and ensure daily work completion.
• Use operational system Qargo TMS for managing work.

Skills

Knowledge of Greater London area

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full driving licence

Transport Management CPC

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

JRL Environmental is a part of the JRL Group which encompasses 14+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. The company is a specialist within the haulage and waste sectors, with a fleet of over 100 HGV vehicles and depots nationwide.

Due to continued growth we are looking for a Transport Planner with haulage experience.

Role & Responsibilities:

• High quality scheduling and allocation of work to be completed daily across all collection modes i.e Skip, RoRo and grab trucks.
• Controlling drivers throughout the day to monitor their progress and take necessary measures to ensure that the work is completed each day.
• Daily use of operational system; Qargo TMS to ensure all work is completed.
• Maintain driver records electronically and in paper format.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of the Greater London area and the challenges of planning routes across the UK, particularly within urban areas.
• Self-motivated with a friendly and approachable manner.
• Ambitious and confident with a real 'can-do' attitude.
• Self-assured communicator, both verbal and written.
• Work well under pressure and to set timelines in a professional manner.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Full driving licence.
• Transport Management CPC a major advantage
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• At least three years experience of working in the HGV, transport sector.

With an ambitious strategy, we re poised for further growth and success, so if you re committed, talented and enthusiastic, the JRL Group is the right place for you.