All About the Role
We have an opening available for an experienced Transport Network Planner at our Bradford site. Reporting to the Network Planning Manager, the role involves creating & delivering the daily transport load program for an allocated number of sites in the most cost‑effective way.
Responsibilities
- Create & deliver the Daily Transport Load Program for a number of sites in the most cost‑effective way.
- Manage & control vehicle maintenance requirements to meet statutory regulations including servicing, plating, MOT, and road tax.
- Monitor and regulate driver hours to comply with legislation.
- Liaise with drivers on day‑to‑day operations and be the point of contact for any issues.
- Create load plans and documentation; review cost effectiveness of planned runs.
- Pro‑actively review in‑house versus third‑party delivery options.
- Maintain agency relationships for site cover & support.
- Measure KPI’s to review departmental performance.
- Ensure all health & safety procedures are adhered to.
Benefits
- Pension
- On‑site car parking
- Life assurance
- Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
- Access to health and wellbeing services
All About You
Essential Skills for the role:
- Experience as a multi‑drop transport planner in a warehouse or logistics business in the UK; steel industry experience would be a benefit.
- Pro‑active & tenacious attitude & approach to problem solving.
- Excellent communication skills with good computer/numerical skills.
- Challenge peers on route efficiency / load efficiency.
- Exceptional customer service both internal & external.
- Flexibility in operational working hours with a commercial awareness.
- One‑team mindset.
How it feels to work for us
We provide a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward‑thinking organisation that is respected as the UK’s leading steel stockholder. Our people are the driving force behind Barrett Steel, and we seek individuals who are passionate, hard‑working, ambitious and demonstrate a ‘can‑do’ attitude to help us build and develop the business. Barrett Steel encourages innovative thinking and has an open door for people to lead and influence change.
Summary
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, annual cycle to work scheme, life assurance, company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure, access to health and wellbeing services, Barrett Steel pension.
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