Transport Planner – Normanton WF6

Temp Station; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Normanton is seeking a Transport Planner to manage drivers and ensure timely collections and deliveries throughout the UK. The ideal candidate will possess GCSEs in Maths and English and have strong skills in Microsoft Office. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £25,000-£28,000 annually, along with generous annual leave and a positive working environment.

Benefits

Free Car Park

5 weeks annual leave

Company uniform (optional)

Corporate Events

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English is required.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
• Experience in a similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan radial vehicles day to day efficiently.
• Manage drivers & equipment for timely collections & deliveries.
• Assist with enquiries from colleagues and subcontractors.

Skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft office

Experience from a similar environment preferred

Extensive working knowledge of UK road network

Ability to work under pressure

Good team player

Ambitious to progress

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

Temp Station are excited to announce we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client’s team who are an international freight forwarding company as a Transport Planner, based in Normanton West Yorkshire.

Description of the overall and essential areas of responsibility in the position, listed:

• To plan radial vehicles day to day in most efficient way.
• Sub- contract out of area C&D’s in the most efficient way.
• Check driver locations using trackers and phone.
• Assist with enquiries from UK & overseas colleagues, subcontractors and drivers in a timely effective manner.
• Book trailers onto ferries.
• Manage trailer allocations.
• Internal invoicing.
• Approving external invoices.
• Internal administration of trailer hire.
• To book vehicles daily with suppliers.
• Provide comprehensive & up to date job lists for all the drivers.
• Adhere to all legal requirements and company rules.
• Work in accordance with the CSR policy and procedures as relevant to the job role.
• This list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to carry out other activities within your capabilities.

Description of the specific job tasks that the holder of the position is responsible for – linked to the overall areas of responsibility.

• Responsible for managing our drivers & equipment ensuring timely collections & deliveries throughout the UK.

Description of preferred educational background

• GCSE in Maths and English

Description of technical skills/competencies needed in the position.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Some experience from a similar environment preferred.
• Extensive working knowledge of UK road network and geographical areas.
• Ability to work under pressure & cope during high volume peaks.
• Good team player with ability to work on individual tasks.
• Ambitious with a view to progress within the company

Description of preferred personal competencies/ behaviours/values

Behaviours

• Demonstrates a cooperative spirit and contributes to a positive and supportive working environment.
• Is customer-focused and ensures the right outcome for our customer.
• Responds to requests on time and in the right way.
• Thinks in terms of solutions not problems.
• Takes initiative and offers assistance to team members.
• Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Accepts customer & colleague feedback and takes action to resolve issues.
• Understands the importance of achieving team goals and contributes/initiates solutions.
• Has a planned approach to work with a successful outcome.
• Looks for development opportunities outside the scope of their role.

What they can offer:

• £25,000- £28,000 per year depending on experience
• Free Car Park
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Company uniform (optional)
• Corporate Events
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent 37.5 hours per week