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Transport Planner | Warrington | CPS

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Warrington

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 31,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Warrington is seeking a Transport Planner to join their team. You'll drive efficiency in route planning and ensure compliance with regulations while building relationships with customers and drivers. The role requires experience in an operational role with geographical knowledge of the UK. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Company sponsored pension scheme
Private medical and dental insurance
Online GP service
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Access to discounts and savings schemes

Qualifications

  • Experience of working as a Transport Planner or similar operational role.
  • Knowledge of WTD regulations is essential.
  • Strong communicator both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Drive efficiency and reduce cost while delivering excellent service.
  • Perform multi-site route planning and monitor driver workloads.
  • Present information to the site management team as required.

Skills

Route planning experience
Geographical knowledge of the UK
Knowledge of WTD regulations
Proficient in Microsoft and/or Google packages
Using TMS applications (Tachomaster, Paragon)
Strong communication skills
Job description
Overview

Are you a Transport Planner with hands-on Paragon experience looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on using data and planning tools to drive efficiency and make a real impact? If you're ready to join a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and supports your growth—keep reading!

  • Multi-site route planning in GTS/ESP with national driver and vehicle allocation for day and night schedules, for both customer and other on-site operations
  • Monitoring WTD in day/week/reference periods to apportion a balanced average, and planning driver workloads ensuring compliance with drivers\' hours and WTD legislation
  • Maintaining and planning backhaul schedule with customer and internal GXO suppliers to minimise running costs and maximise revenue
  • Working with the Compliance Manager to ensure equipment service intervals are adhered to, workshop movements are planned, and VOR\'d fleet is not used
  • Presenting information to the site management team encompassing all of the above when required

We are looking for a Transport Planner to join our team on our City Plumbing Supplies contract in Warrington. Working within a team of two, you will be driving efficiency and reducing cost while delivering excellent service to our customer. You\'ll be responsible for route planning, along with developing and managing real relationships with customers and drivers. You\'ll ensure that our transport department always runs in an efficient and effective manner. You\'ll work on a Monday - Friday basis, 10:00 - 18:00, however, some flexibility is required.

  • Experience of working as a Transport Planner or similar operational role, performing route planning with strong geographical knowledge of the UK
  • Knowledge of WTD regulations is essential
  • Proficient use of Microsoft and/or Google packages is essential
  • Experience using TMS applications such as Tachomaster and Paragon is essential
  • Strong communicator both written and verbal with attention to detail

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. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The statements above 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.

Salary: up to £30,750.00 with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Benefits include a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. Access to the MyBenefits platform offers discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme, and more.

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