At a Glance
- Tasks: Schedule trucks and drivers, improve operations, and ensure compliance.
- Company: Join a prestigious company with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent role, and a healthy work/life balance.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in transport planning while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport management and proficiency in Microsoft 365.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32833 £ per year.
Rewards and Benefits on offer:
- Competitive starting salary
- A permanent opportunity from day 1
- Immediate start date
- Monday to Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance
- Friendly and supportive working environment
The Company you will be working for:
MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious client on their search for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!
The Role you will be doing:
- Scheduling trucks and drivers to fulfil the requirements of all operating departments
- Being proactive in seeking backloads to ensure empty return journeys are at an absolute minimum
- Developing operational improvements, focusing on cost reductions and customer satisfaction
- Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal customers
- Liaising with Department Managers and Co-ordinators
- Knowledge of operating costs to enable accurate pricing to our customers
- Ensuring compliance with Company CPC terms
- Recognising opportunities for service level improvement and implementing
- Ensuring the fleet is operating within transport budgets
- Where subcontractors are used, ensuring that only LV approved suppliers are utilised
- Being fully conversant with the company IT/computer system
- Always ensuring the safe load distribution on vehicles
- At all times ensure compliance to LV HSSQE systems and procedures
About You:
- Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team
- Experienced in transport management of company owned equipment and subcontractor/owner drivers
- Experience in all truck/trailer types
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and internal systems
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities with strong decision making
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Be articulate and have meticulous attention to detail
- Possess a strong team working ethic, with influencing and negotiating skills
- Have the tenacity to succeed and the ability to grow in the role
- Flexible regarding cover for holiday and sickness cover
Transport Planner in York employer: MTrec Commercial
MTrec Commercial offers an exceptional working environment for Transport Planners, featuring a competitive salary and a permanent position from day one. With a strong emphasis on work/life balance, our friendly and supportive culture fosters employee growth and development, ensuring that you can thrive in your role while contributing to operational improvements and customer satisfaction.
