Transport Planner

ASD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal stockholder in the UK is seeking a Transport Planner for their Leeds depot. The role involves planning and coordinating transport operations while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include managing drivers, monitoring efficiency, and supporting operational improvements. Employees benefit from lease cars, a contributory pension, and discounts at various locations. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of transport activities.

Benefits

Lease Cars by Salary Sacrifice

Contributory Pension

Long Service Awards

Discount cards for shops and restaurants

Gym & Health Club discounts

Holiday Trading

Cycle to Work Scheme

Medicash Programme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Lifetime Financial Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations and management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in transport.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport operations.
• Manage drivers and ensure compliance with laws.
• Monitor transport efficiency and improve performance.

Job description

ASD is one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in‑house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high‑quality steel products.

As a pioneer of digital transformation in the steel and metal industry we continuously strive to add value to our customers by investing into digital technologies and introducing innovative e‑Procurement solutions.

We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner based at our flagship Leeds depot.

The main purpose of this role is :

To plan / coordinate and support Transport activities at Leeds Site. Maintains Safety, Quality, Service, Cost & Productivity performance to ensure all objectives are met.

Key responsibilities are to :

• Plan / coordinate a safe & efficient day to day transport operation for Leeds Site.
• Support the management of all drivers ensuring they are effectively managed within the framework of ASDs policies & procedures; particularly relating to Health & Safety, traffic legislation, training, time keeping, absence control, discipline & compliance.
• Support the management of the Companys legal responsibilities in regard of road transport operations, employment law & environmental, health & safety legislation are fully complied with.
• Ensures quality procedures are followed & NCRs raised as applicable.
• Monitor efficiency of transport operation & drives performance improvement. Ensures KPIs are kept up to date, initiates & tracks improvement actions.
• Support the deployment & sustainment of Ten Commandments; particularly number 5, Efficient Transport.
• Ensures customer requirements are satisfied by making sure that activities are correctly prioritised & resourced
• Deliver training to vehicle drivers as required.
• Communication and relationship building with Commercial Teams as to Transport requirements
• Driver Holiday Management
• Raise POs for Transport suppliers eg Driver Agency, 3rd Party Transport Providers etc

The company and benefits :

• Lease Cars by Salary Sacrifice
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Awards
• Discount cards for shops and restaurants
• Gym & Health Club discounts
• Holiday Trading
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Medicash Programme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Lifetime Financial Wellbeing