Transport Planner - Nights in Chirk

Direct Recruitment Services
Limited operating as an employment agency are currently recruiting for a Night Transport Planner for our client in Wrexham. Salary: £34,000 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts Permanent position Key skills required: Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of UK transport legislation and driver hours regulations. Good geographical knowledge and route-planning skills. Ability to use transport management systems (TMS). Strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. Ability to work independently during night shifts. Responsibilities Plan and allocate daily/nightly delivery and collection routes. Allocate work to drivers and communicate their schedules. Monitor driver attendance, working hours and availability. Ensure drivers comply with driving hours, breaks and working time regulations. Coordinate vehicle movements and delivery schedules. Monitor vehicle departures, arrivals and delivery progress. React quickly to breakdowns, delays, traffic issues and unexpected problems. Ensure all transport activities comply with health and safety procedures. Monitor compliance with driver hours and tachograph regulations. Report accidents, incidents and vehicle defects. Complete transport paperwork and update planning systems. Record driver hours, vehicle movements and delivery information. Prepare shift reports and communicate outstanding issues to management. Schedule drivers and vehicles according to workload and delivery requirements. Ensure routes are planned efficiently to minimise mileage, fuel costs and delays. Make sure all delivery deadlines and customer requirements are met. If you are interested, apply now and you will receive a call from Joel within the first 48 hours of applying.
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