Planning Coordinator
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Planning Coordinator
Full time
Onsite, Nocton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Up to £35,000 per annum DOE
Benefits
31 days per annum, including bank holidays
Company bonus scheme
Enhanced pension contributions
Life Assurance & critical illness cover
Onsite Parking
Discounts platform
Long service celebrations
Employee Assistance Programme
Free fruit & potatoes
Electric salary sacrifice car scheme
Flu vaccines
Refer a friend scheme
The company
From our sites in Lincoln, Scotland and the Southwest, we supply some of the largest retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers in the UK.
Our expertise goes much further than just supply and demand. We offer our customers real innovation, whether developing new potato varieties, packaging solutions or cutting-edge processes. And its not just fresh potatoes. We're also continually developing our great range of innovative, ready-to-cook prepared vegetables.
At Branston we thrive to be the best, through our values and invest in our people. This is a fast-paced environment and looking for someone who is adaptable in their approach.
The Role
The Planning Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Transport department. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of freight throughout the supply chain. Working on the day shift, the Transport Coordinator will manage multiple priorities, requiring strong organisational skills and effective planning abilities to help maintain smooth transport operations. You will also take accountability for planning vehicle and driver resources across all three Branston sites, ensuring they are utilised in the most efficient and cost-effective way. What will you be doing?
Assist in supporting the transport planning team to deliver on daily operational requirements.
Oversee and coordinate vehicle and driver planning to ensure efficiency across all sites.
Ensure transport schedules align with production and despatch timelines.
Assist in leading and managing transport activities for the department
Monitor compliance to maintain high standards of service.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and maximise efficiency within the transport function.
Attend departmental meetings as and when necessary
Utilise the Qargo and Transporeon systems to maximise driver and vehicle utilisation.
What we want from you?
Strong organisational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Microsoft applications, including Excel
Knowledge of driver and vehicle legislation
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. xgikmsk If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Planning Coordinator in Martin employer: Branston Potatoes
Branston is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a clear progression pathway towards roles such as Maintenance Manager or Engineering Manager. With a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement, our Lincoln site fosters a collaborative work culture where your ideas can make a real impact, complemented by benefits like enhanced pension contributions, a discretionary company bonus, and even free potatoes.
