Transport Planner in Cullompton

Location: Cullompton

About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Job Description: At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Transport Planner in our Cullompton depot. This position will be working within the transport team and will involve all aspects of the transport administration processes and coordination of the day-to-day running of this busy contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate vehicle routes, ensuring all vehicles and drivers are utilised efficiently while meeting customer and company service standards and controlling associated costs.
• Ensure all contracted work is fully covered and delivered in line with customer expectations.
• Maintain vehicle presentation standards, ensuring all vehicles are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensure drivers maintain professional appearance, adhering to company uniform and presentation guidelines to uphold our brand image.
• Ensure full compliance with legal and Health & Safety requirements for all vehicles, drivers, and trailers.
• Oversee accurate and timely completion of company and customer documentation.
• Manage, support, and debrief drivers, addressing issues promptly and professionally.
• Communicate collection and delivery times to customers, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, along with any customer-specific rules or site requirements.
• Answer telephone calls courteously, resolving queries efficiently whether raised by customers, staff, or senior management.
• Foster strong working relationships with drivers and customers, ensuring any concerns are handled professionally and through appropriate channels.
• Conduct weekly workplace inspections and ensure any required actions are completed.
• Promote and enforce Health & Safety practices, ensuring you and the team follow all safe systems of work and company policies at all times.
• Plan and organise daily transport operations, including managing workload variations between peak and off-peak periods.
• Manage the planning for a wide variety of customers throughout the South West.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including on-time delivery, shift revenue, and vehicle utilisation, with a focus on achieving daily revenue targets.
• Ensure all vehicle movements are planned for maximum efficiency.
• Manage and approve working hours through the company's Time and Attendance system.

Requirements:

• Experience of planning in the logistics industry is advantageous.
• Knowledge of legal compliance including driver's hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

• Competitive Salary: £33,990pa - £35,000pa, depending on experience.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 19:00hrs - 05:00hrs, subject to discussion at interview.
• Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
• Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

How to Apply

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now! Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you. *Subject to terms and conditions.