ReFood
Vacancy
Transport Planner
Location: Dagenham
Business: The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce renewable electricity, heat and ReGrow, a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms. The plants also recycle the food waste packaging. The plants provide an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.
The Position
An exciting opening has arisen for a Transport Planner to join the team at our ReFood Dagenham site. This is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join an established and growing company that is committed to helping conserve natural resources and protect the environment. In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop your existing skillset by investing in your training and future development in order to progress you to the next level and fulfil your potential.
As a Transport Planner your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:
- Assist with ensuring the efficient running of the Company’s collection services and ensuring we meet of Service Level Agreements for our customers.
- Planning daily workload for vehicles based at the Dagenham sites.
- Effective planning and utilisation of drivers and vehicles for deliveries and collections.
- Effective route planning.
- Dealing with queries by telephone and email from customers, employees, and colleagues.
- Dealing with driver hours ensuring they are compliant.
- Planning fleet services and MOTs in accordance with the O licence requirements for Dagenham.
- Ensuring compliance with company procedures and statutory obligations for vehicle operations, health & safety, and other legislation.
- Monitoring fuel levels at both sites and negotiating prices from suppliers when at the re-order point.
- To assist with controlling/operating the Weighbridge.
- Any other duties/projects as and when required by the management team.
Requirements
- Good formal education.
- Previous experience of working within a busy Transport Office/Department.
- Previous experience of multi-drop planning and using planning systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to balance conflicting demands.
- Good knowledge of transport regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure in an ever-changing environment.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Committed, reliable and flexible team player.
- CPC National (CPC International would be advantageous).
Salary: Competitive Pay and Benefits
Please apply in writing with your CV to HR Department, Ings Road, Doncaster, DN5 9TL or e mail
* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.
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