Transport Planner

Unimetals; Daventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a well-organised individual passionate about transport planning in the recycling sector. This role involves managing a commercial vehicle fleet, ensuring adherence to budgets, and providing top-notch service to customers. You'll collaborate closely with a supportive team and have the opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment. If you're self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrive under pressure, this position could be your next big career move. Join a dynamic team and contribute to sustainable transport solutions while enhancing your professional journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, preferably in the recycling industry.
• Strong financial knowledge in vehicle and driver costings.

Responsibilities

• Manage drivers and subcontractors remotely.
• Produce daily fleet schedules and ensure excellent customer service.
• Assist with operational duties and problem solving.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivated

Communication Skills

PC Skills

Transport Planning Experience

KPI Reporting

Education

UK Geographical Knowledge

Financial Knowledge in Vehicle and Driver Costings

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning and an interest to work within the recycling industry.

This position is responsible for planning and managing a designated region of our own commercial vehicle fleet, and working towards carefully defined transport budgets and targets.

Working in Daventry, the successful candidate will be part of a close team and under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage drivers & subcontractors remotely.
2. Produce and deliver a daily fleet schedule by depot.
3. Review and develop the work volumes and fleet resource requirements.
4. Liaison with depot operations management.
5. Assist with other day-to-day operational duties and problem solving.
6. Provide a high level of professional service to ensure that orders are fulfilled and that excellent customer service is provided at all times.
7. Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and Office Managers.
8. Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require.
9. Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community.

Key Skills / Competencies

1. Exceptional organisational skills.
2. High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Self-motivated, ambitious, flexible and adaptable.
5. Works with integrity and confidentiality.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to work within a fast paced office environment, and cope with pressurised circumstances.
8. Experienced at managing and developing different relationships with both the internal and external stakeholders.
9. Team player with the ability to work on own initiative.
10. Excellent PC skills including Microsoft package skills.
11. Experience of Transport Planning, preferably within the recycling industry.
12. Experience of KPI reporting to explain performance and target areas for improvement.

Qualifications / Knowledge

1. UK Geographical knowledge.
2. Financial knowledge in vehicle and driver costings.
3. Knowledge of providing transport freight quotations.