Financial Planner jobs in United Kingdom

Transport Planner

Knowsley, Liverpool

GBP33,000 - GBP36,000 per annum

Monday - Friday, Nights

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a family-run business who specialise in container loads for the UK.

They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning, customer service, and driver management.

• Container route planning experience
• Experience with Navis VBS
• Excellent manual transport planning skills and experience
• Experienced in route planning for circa 20 x Tractor Units
• Previous experience within a transport planning position
• Experience using TOPS Transport Management System
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Competent decision making
• Good geographical knowledge of the North West and UK

• Route planning for container loads for UK-wide distribution
• Monitoring driver performance
• Reviewing driver routes and planning to maximise efficiency
• Keeping all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays
• Providing the communication link between customers and drivers
• Supervising and managing driver workloads
• Ensuring your routes are numbered correctly and all jobs are sequenced
• Managing your drivers' daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours
• Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service
• Investigating failed services and looking into ways to resolve site issues

If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.