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 assembling loads, monitoring transport requirements, and ensuring effective communication with the driving team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a working knowledge of transport regulations. Join a winning culture with opportunities for growth and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays

Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contribution

Life Assurance: x2 salary

Wellness Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Fitness discounts with PureGym

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task with a calm and flexible approach.
• Excellent commitment, motivation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble loads/deliveries and resource transport requirements.
• Monitor and report empty legs and WTD issues.
• Maintain communication with the driving team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours

IT literate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job 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 the 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.
• 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 preparations.
• 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).
• Working knowledge of GTS.
• Understanding of F1 Customer Contracts and back-to-back arrangements.
• IT literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task with a calm and flexible approach.
• Methodical and organized approach.
• Enthusiasm to learn and progress through experience and training.
• Excellent commitment, motivation, and communication 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 bank holidays.
• Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance: x2 salary.
• Wellness: Via our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential telephone counselling and legal information services available 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Recognition for extra efforts via referral bonuses, special recognition, and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: Access to hundreds of retailer discounts through our benefit platform.
• Fitness: Partnered with PureGym for discounted no-contract memberships to support your wellbeing.

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and become part of our #WinningTeam!