Transport Planner

Cavendish Professionals; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading plant hire company in London as a Construction Machinery Transport Planner! This role involves planning and executing logistics for the delivery of construction machinery, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and optimizing resource allocation. You'll benefit from a competitive salary and work in a dynamic environment that values its employees.

Benefits

Access to discounts at 100's of high street stores

Free on site parking

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in transport route planning for construction machinery and heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with a proven track record of problem-solving.
• Experience in the construction or heavy machinery transport industry is a must.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead nationwide deliveries of construction machinery using HGV fleet.
• Plan and execute efficient logistics for timely transport of machinery.
• Oversee transport providers and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Transport route planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Tools

Transport management software

MS Office

Job description

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Join a Leading Plant Hire Company as a Construction Machinery Transport Planner!

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to join our client as a Construction Machinery Transport Planner. You’ll be working for a leading plant hire company and provider of specialist attachments in the UK and Ireland, known for its investment in both its people and its products & services.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful company that values its employees.

What is on offer:

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £50,000
• Access to discounts at 100’s of high street stores and shops
• Free on site parking.

What you’ll do:

• Spearhead nationwide deliveries of construction machinery using our extensive HGV fleet.
• Plan and execute efficient logistics to ensure timely transport of machinery to project sites.
• Coordinate delivery and collection , including scheduling, vehicle allocation, and driver assignments.
• Optimize resource allocation for on-time and accurate deliveries.
• Partner with site managers to tailor transport plans for specific project needs.
• Oversee transport providers and address any service concerns.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding deliveries.
• Ensure adherence to all health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain meticulous records of all transport operations.
• Streamline transport systems by implementing improved tracking and reporting protocols.
• Meticulously follow company policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify and resolve transport issues through effective communication and solution-oriented thinking.
• Schedule vehicle maintenance to ensure fleet readiness.
• Provide exceptional customer service by keeping clients informed with regular phone and email updates.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external departments.
• Handle data responsibly , adhering to DPA, GDPR, and company data policies

What we need:

• Proven expertise in transport route planning for construction machinery and heavy equipment .
• Demonstrated organizational skills with a proven track record of problem-solving.
• Experience in the construction or heavy machinery transport industry is a must.
• In-depth knowledge of transport regulations and transport management software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and takes initiative to identify and solve problems.
• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience in the construction or plant sector is a plus