Transport Planner

Job Summary

Due to growth, we are currently looking for a Transport Planner to join our team.

The Transport Planner will be responsible for coordinating and optimising the transportation of goods and materials in the most utilising way. Ensuring efficient routes and timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of logistics and supply chain management.

Shift Pattern

• 50 hours per week - full time day shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the drivers are effectively managed.
• Manage driver & vehicle scheduling to ensure all deliveries/collections meet customers expectations.
• Deal with any issues that arise, and problem solve effectively.
• Ensure activities within operations are carried out with the highest regard and in accordance with legal, environmental and company policies.

Requirements

• Previous transport planning experience
• Knowledge of Tachograph & WTD
• Excellent customer service skills to deal with customers, drivers and third parties.
• Excellent communication & organisation skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Opportunity for Career Progression

Freeburn Transport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK & ROI.

Skills:
Previous Transport Planning Experience, Knowledge of Tachograph & WTD, Excellent Customer Service Skills, Excellent Communication & Organisational Skills, Ability to work in a Fast Paced Enviroment, Work Well Independently as well as part of a team

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