Transport Planner

Get Staff; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Planner in Portsmouth. The role involves planning container haulage work, managing systems, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates must have experience in transport planning, strong IT skills, and a team-oriented approach. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits including a company pension and ongoing training.

Benefits

Company Pension

On-site parking

27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Occupational health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• MUST have experience with the Transport Planner role.
• Proficient ability in using industry standard IT.
• Flexibility to participate in on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily container haulage work.
• Manage the in-house systems and databases.
• Ensure high levels of customer service.

Skills

Container haulage planning

Proficient IT skills

Team leadership

Good communication

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

TOPS

Job description

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Salary: GBP32,000 to GBP38.000 per annum - depending on Experience.

Bonuses: GBP6.600 per year extra for on call bonus

Job Type: Fulltime permanent. (Shift pattern can be negotiated)

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Aviva pension scheme.
• Occupational health support.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Life Assurance.

Transport Planner - Requirements

• MUST have experience with Transport Planner role
• Proven experience in container haulage planning
• Proficient IT skills - experience using TOPS is a strong advantage.
• Ability to lead and mentor other planners with the team
• Proficient ability in using industry standard IT
• Flexibility to participate in on-call duties
• Strong team player with good communication -Ability to work under pressure
• A good Understanding of the local geographical area would be advantageous
• Experience in Planning / Routing and managing a fleet of vehicles.
• Can multi-Task and prioritise duties.

Transport Planner - Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily container haulage work across the company fleet.
• Managing the in-house systems and databases
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and subcontractors.
• Managing and maintaining office files
• Ensuring high levels of customer service with their clients and ensuring a high level of performance is maintained at all times.
• Ensure that all jobs are documented correctly.
• Planning the workload on a daily basis for the site
• Ensuring adherence to corporate policies as well as legal requirements for vehicle operations, health & safety, and other regulations.
• Utilising drivers and vehicles for deliveries and pickups in an efficient manner

This is a truly great opportunity and the successful candidate will receive a very competitive salary package, ongoing training & additional benefits.

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Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful