Transport Planner

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Transport Planner for its national planning centre in Warrington. This full-time position offers an engaging role where you will plan efficient routes and ensure compliance, supported by a robust benefits package including 25 days annual leave and various perks. Join our dedicated team to enhance your skills and progress in logistics.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with planning teams and transport operations.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Plan efficient daily routes throughout the UK.
• Ensure plans are compliant with legal requirements of drivers’ hours.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service focus

Communication skills

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Computer literate in Microsoft Office

Tools

Paragon routing and scheduling software

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you currently working in a transport environment but feel like you’ve hit a stop sign? Are you looking for a career ‘move’, where you’ll constantly be challenged to grow and develop your skills? Are you ready to take the highway to your next challenge? Transport yourself to GXO and find out more about how we do logistics differently!

Here at GXO Warrington we are looking for Transport Planner to join our busy national planning centre, where you’ll ensure the safe delivery of B&Q products throughout the UK. You’ll join a team of dedicated colleagues who like you, want to deliver results.

This is a full time, permanent position, you will be working on an any 5 from 7 shift pattern. Typically, this is Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm. However, shifts can vary from 7.00am – 6.00pm therefore flexibility is essential, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending upon experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! We’re particularly proud of our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Plan efficient daily routes throughout the UK, ensuring effective use of resources, whilst keeping empty running at a minimum
• Ensure all plans are compliant with legal requirements of drivers’ hours and the working time directive
• Proactively sub-contract work whilst maintaining the required profit margin
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure planned output is achievable and that all customer budgets and service agreements are met
  
  
  

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience working with planning teams and transport operations
• Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills
• A good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Computer literate in Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel), experience working with Paragon routing and scheduling software would be advantageous
  
  
  

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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