MTrec Recruitment
Rewards and Benefits on offer;
- Competitive starting salary
- A permanent opportunity from day 1
- Immediate start date
- Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
- Friendly and supportive working environment
The Company you will be working for;
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious client on their search for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!
The Role you will be doing;
- Scheduling trucks and drivers to fulfil the requirements of all operating departments
- Being proactive in seeking backloads to ensure empty return journeys are at an absolute minimum
- Developing operational improvements, focusing on cost reductions and customer satisfaction
- Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal customers
- Liaising with Department Managers and Co-ordinators
- Knowledge of operating costs to enable accurate pricing to our customers
- Ensuring compliance with Company CPC terms
- Recognising opportunities for service level improvement and implementing.
- Ensuring the fleet is operating within transport budgets.
- Where subcontractors are used, ensuring that only LV approved suppliers are utilised.
- Being fully conversant with the company IT/computer system
- Always ensuring the safe Load distribution on vehicles
- At all times ensure compliance to LV HSSQE systems and procedures
About You;
- Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team.
- Experienced in transport Management of company owned equipment and subcontractor / owner drivers.
- Experience in all truck / trailer types
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 – Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and internal systems.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work in a pressurised environment.
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities with strong decision making
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Be articulate and have meticulous attention to detail.
- Possess a strong team working ethic, with influencing and negotiating skills.
- Have the tenacity to succeed and the ability to grow in the role.
- Flexible regarding cover for holiday and sickness cover
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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