Transport Planner

Transport Planner

The Range, Avonmouth

Gregory Distribution is pleased to advertise the position of Transport Planner based at our busy client site in Avonmouth.

The position of Transport Planner involves:

• Planning and organising the activities of the Transport Operation, including deliveries and collections nationwide.
• Planning loads using a fleet of articulated vehicles.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed as per customer requirements whilst also monitoring KPI for delivery on time, shift revenue and vehicle utilisation.
• Managing and de-briefing drivers on a daily/weekly basis.
• Liaising with the warehouse and on site shunter to ensure that trailers and vehicles are available when required.
• Ensure vehicle checks and defects are completed and recorded via Vehicle Check App.
• Communicating collection times and delivery bookings with both internal and external customers.
• Meet on a regular basis with Line Managers to ensure that we are operating efficiently.
• Identifying and developing additional areas where we can add value to the contract.
• Ensuring that all contracted work is booked though our internal department and in line with customers' expectations.
• Meeting daily revenue KPI Targets and reporting to the Transport Manager on a weekly basis.
• Ensuring that all TMS systems relating to the contracted deliveries are updated and monitored.
• General administration duties to include, filing, photocopying and data input.
• Adherence to policies and procedures within the Business Area.

Essential skills required for Transport Planner:

• Previous experience of working within a similar role in the retail sector of the logistics industry would be advantageous but not necessary.
• Strong geographical knowledge required.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
• Attention to detail.
• Working to deadlines.
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• MS packages to include, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Salary for Transport Planner is between £33,000pa - £35,000pa, depending on experience.
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 07:00hrs - 16:00hrs.
• Overtime may be required. This will be paid at an hourly rate.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Black Circle Tyre discount*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.

• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Transport Planner position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

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