Transport Planner

Company Description Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description As a Transport Planner you will be playing a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the wider Stobart network, whilst complying with legal responsibilities. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Shift: 4 on 4 off nights – 06.00-18.00 Salary: £35,332 per annum Key Duties of a Transport Planner: Effective management and planning of drivers, through on-going communication and using our state-of-the-art transport software. Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU drivers’ hours regulations). To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively; maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost. Ensure that our internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated to an exceptional standard. Make regular use of in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency. Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing). Constantly communicate with our customer service teams and drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained. Qualifications Previous transport planning experience with good geographical knowledge. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Good communication skills in order to deliver accurate information. Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines. Able to work on own or as part of a team. CPC desirable but not essential. Proactive decision maker. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – 20 days inclusive of bank holidays. Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer. Life Assurance –  x 2 your annual salary. Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts – via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam