Transport Planner

Position: Transport Planner

Location: Liverpool

Hours: 08:00-16:00 / 09:00-17:00

Salary: Up to 35,000

Our client seeks an experienced temperature-controlled Transport Planner to join their reputable team. Our client has been running for over 100 years and in Logistics since the 1970's and has become a unique European Shipping and Logistics provider. Our client believes in investing in their staff and offering clear progression routes.

This role will suit an experienced Transport Planner with solid knowledge of refrigerated loads.

Your key responsibilities as a Transport Planner:

• Routing and scheduling HGV vehicles to optimise fleet utilisation
• Arranging backloads and reducing empty mileage
• Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
• Dispatching and debriefing drivers
• Solid WTD knowledge
• Liasing with agencies to book drivers
• Hands on coordination of emergency response and resolution of road incidents
• Liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure the operation runs smoothly and cost-effectively
• Completing all administration tasks and dealing with infringements, so good attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of information
• Maintaining company policies and procedures

Requirements:

• 3-4 years planning experience essential
• CPC Certificate desirable
• Obtaining backloads experience
• Knowledge of TMS system
• Working 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota

Benefits:

• Generous holiday
• Progression routes
• Life assurance cover
• Retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and prescriptions
• Access to financial, emotional and mental counselling and fast 24/7 access to GP
• Plus much more!

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