Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transport Planner to join their team in Knowsley. This permanent role involves night shift route planning for container loads, ensuring efficient operations and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in transport planning, strong decision-making skills, and a good understanding of geographical routes in the UK. With a focus on building relationships and teamwork, this position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic environment while enjoying benefits such as a pension and free parking.

Benefits

Pension

Free parking

Company uniform

Bonus incentives

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in container route planning is essential.
• Strong customer service skills and geographical knowledge of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Night shift route planning for container loads across the UK.
• Supervising and managing driver workloads and performance.

Skills

Container route planning experience

Transport planning experience

Navis VBS

Manual transport planning skills

Route planning for 20 x Tractor Units

TOPS Transport Management System

Ability to work under pressure

Decision making

Geographical knowledge of North West UK

Customer service skills

Tools

TOPS Transport Management System

Navis VBS

Job description

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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