Owens Group is a fast developing, multisite organisation, with a large diverse customer base, making this an exciting opportunity.
As a result, Owens Group is looking to recruit a Transport Planner.
4 on 4 off Nights - 6pm to 6am
Salary : £34,000.00
To take responsibility for the timely traffic planning of routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure that the customer receives a first class service in a cost effective way.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Carry out tasks largely unsupervised to cost and quality standards
- Plan ahead - tasks and resources. Liaise with internal/external customers to resolve problems.
- Collect, analyse and distribute information/data.
- Provide professional/specialist advice both internally and externally.
- Developing relationships with external customer.
- Specify and ensure levels of support service are in place.
- Prioritise and co-ordinate workloads
- Completion of tasks to time and quality standards
- No customer complaints Working to budgets
- Successful working partnerships with customers, internal and external
- Delivering the right advice in a timely manner Achieving respect of others about your competence.
- Practising safe working procedures.
Specific Key Accountabilities
- Working with customers/suppliers/drivers and other traffic desks, planning routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure the smooth running of the operation
- Prioritising workload, route planning driver brief and de-brief
- Liaise with other depots within the Company
- Driver communication and monitoring
- Strong organisational skills for planning schedules, journeys and loads
- Proactively work to reduce late deliveries and missed time slots
- Ability to work flexibly and to make decisions quickly
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels
- Maintain computerised system Stirling. Have the skills to use excel spread sheet
- A good understanding of transport regulations currently in force
- Good geographical knowledge
- Booking driver agency staff depending on workload
- Must monitor Compliance and work with drivers and Compliance to eliminate infringements
- Must ensure that all drivers are aware of SAFED, and be actively involved in improving SAFED achievements to goals
- Must be an integral part, and is responsible for employee health and safety
- Ensure that vehicles and trailers are available in a timely manner to adhere to Compliance and inspection requirements
- Provide general support appropriate to the management when require
Specific Qualifications/ Job Training:
- Experience of working at a similar level.
- Job specific qualification preferred
- Specific Experience
- Traffic Management
- Dealing with VOSA Compliance
- Problem solving/logical thinking
- Working unsupervised, continually managing time and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines.
Specific Skills
Good communication skills, interaction at all levels internal and external.
Geographical knowledge
- Team player with a flexible ‘Can Do’ attitude
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Transport Planner- 4/4off NIGHTS in Wrexham employer: Owens Group UK
Owens Group UK is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee development. Located in Magor, Wales, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package alongside competitive pay, ensuring that employees feel valued and motivated. With opportunities for growth and a focus on maintaining a positive work environment, Owens Group UK is committed to fostering a rewarding career for its staff.
