Transport Planner

Job Description

Transport Planner - 1 Year Experience Required - Knowsley- Permanent Role.

Salary: £31,000-£34,000 depending on experience.

Monday to Friday NIGHTS between 1600pm-0200am and 2000pm-0600am (1 Hour Lunch).

Silver Arrow require an experienced Transport Planner to work for container company based in the Knowsley area.

Your Role:

• Night shift route planning for container loads for UK wide distribution.




• Review driver routes and plan to maximise efficiency.




• Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays.




• Provide the communication link between customers and drivers.




• Supervising and managing driver workloads.




• Monitoring driver performance.




• Ensuring your routes are numbered correctly and all jobs are sequenced.




• Investigating failed services and looking into ways to resolve site issues.




• Managing driver's daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and driving hours.




• Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service.




• Investigating failed services and looking into ways to resolve site issues.

What we need from you:

• Container route planning experience (1 year minimum).




• Previous experience within a transport planning position.




• Experience with Navis VBS.




• Excellent manual transport planning skills and experience.




• Experienced in route planning for 20 x Tractor Units.




• Experience using TOPS Transport Management System.




• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.




• Competent decision making.




• Good geographical knowledge of the North West and UK.




• Strong customer service skills.

Perm Benefits:

• Pension




• Free parking




• Company uniform




• Bonus incentives

At Silver Arrow, our priority is you. We strongly believe in getting to know you and understanding your needs in the hope of building a great working relationship.

Call our recruitment team today on 01925 815048

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