Transport Planner

Culina Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner for their Warrington site. This full-time role involves managing transport requirements, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Join a company that values its people and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Wellness Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Fitness Membership Discounts

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours.
• Ability to multitask with a calm and flexible approach.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble loads/deliveries and resource transport requirements.
• Monitor and report empty legs for shifts.
• Ensure clear daily communication between shifts.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

IT Literacy

Education

CPC National Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive – a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Transport Planner on a full-time, permanent basis at our Warrington site.

Shift: Monday to Friday

Job Purpose

The main purpose of this role is to effectively assemble loads/deliveries and resource the correct transport requirements. Analyze the planned versus actual to provide further efficiencies for the site P&L.

Key Duties

• Ensuring GTS housekeeping is constantly completed.
• Completing depot logs by the specified time.
• Inputting trailer numbers as soon as practical.
• Monitoring and reporting empty legs for shift.
• Monitoring Time lapse and Restricted parking reports by the specified time.
• Completing Microlise debriefs by the specified time.
• Reporting Microlise errors to the central team.
• Checking resource availability for the shift.
• Confirming driver start times for the next day.
• Monitoring and reporting WTD issues/concerns to the Operations team.
• Maintaining ongoing verbal communication with the driving team to supplement the use of Microlise.
• Ensuring clear daily communication between shifts.
• Managing drivers’ hours in relation to customer requirements and volume demand.
• Understanding and achieving specific targets regarding utilization, loaded, empty legs.
• Supporting the Transport Manager with all required Back-to-Back preparation.
• Undertaking Back-to-Back tracking during F1 season with regular updates to the team and customers.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours (Core).
• CPC National Qualification (Desirable).
• Working knowledge of GTS.
• Understanding of F1 Customer Contracts and back-to-back arrangements.
• IT literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask with a calm and flexible approach.
• Methodical and organized approach.
• Enthusiasm to learn and progress through experience and training.
• Excellent levels of commitment and motivation.
• Excellent communication and 'people skills' with the ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Additional Information

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: 20 days plus normal bank holidays.
• Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance: x2.
• Wellness: Via our Employee Assistance Programme, offering immediate access to confidential telephone counselling and legal information services that operate 24/7.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Recognition for employees who go the extra mile through referral bonuses, special recognition, and long service awards.
• Everyday Discounts: Access to hundreds of retailer discounts via our benefit platform.
• Fitness: Partnered with PureGym to offer savings on no-contract memberships, supporting your wellbeing and activity.

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!