Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsAn excellent opportunity in Ilkeston, Derbyshire!An experienced transport planning professional with an industry passion...About Our ClientOur client are a world leading general haulage and distribution business with 17 sites in the UK who supply both trade, retail & industrial services. The company has recently grown to employ 390 HGV & LGV vehicles who serve a 24/7 transport network. With over 8,000 loads on a typical day to day basis - this is an extremely fast-paced transport operation and would suit those looking to grow and advance a career in the sector. Future growth is also planned for the site, thus resulting in high levels of opportunities moving into 2024 and onwards!Job DescriptionAs a Transport Planner you will report into the Transport Planning Manager and Head of Logistics on a daily basis. You will be based at the Ilkeston area of Derbyshire and have the following areas of responsibility. This role will primarily be responsible for planning, in a timely manner transport requirements on a day 1 / day 2 basis, so that the team meet the required plan, logistics service and cost performance targets.Management of the transport planning of 50+ HGV & LGV Vehicles - a mixture of Artic, Tipper, Curtain-sider and Walking Floor Vehicles.Populate and maintain scheduling and booking and tracker systems.Using a mix of automated and manual tools undertake transport planning and daily execution / performance tracking of Live Load Collections.Share accurate information with own drivers and service providers to enable effective operations.Identify lane / loads requirements, risk and risk mitigations for own and third party providers.Work with internal stakeholders to utilise own fleet and third party to obtain the optimal costThe Successful ApplicantThe successful Transport Planner will be commutable to the Ilkeston area of Derbyshire. and have the following background:Either a Transport Professional with transport planning experience.Ideally 2+ years transport experienceExperience in general haulage would be advantageous.Experience in managing drivers & planning routesStrong internal and external customer service skillWhat's on Offer£33,000-£36,0006% matched pension8% bonus schemePrivate healthcare & share schemeDiscounted company staff cardContactReece ClarkeQuote job refJN-062024-6462171Phone number+44 115 934 8692Job summaryJob functionLogisticsSubsectorTransport ManagementSectorTransport & DistributionLocationIlkestonContract typePermanentConsultant nameReece ClarkeConsultant phone+44 115 934 8692Job referenceJN-062024-6462171
