Transport Planner (Readymix) in Birtley

We are currently looking for a Transport Planner to join our friendly Readymix team based at Tarmac Birtley in Birtley, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham. This role is commutable from Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Consett, Durham, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, South Shields, Wallsend, Longbenton and the surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you and value a diverse, inclusive environment. Prior technical experience isn’t always necessary for success if you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working with others and ambitious to make things better.

Main Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Distribution Manager, the Transport Planner will be responsible for processing orders and coordinating the day-to-day deliveries of ReadyMix concrete by vehicles owned and operated by Tarmac, third-party haulage bases.
• Engaging with customers to receive and process ReadyMix concrete orders.
• Scheduling delivery times in line with customer expectations.
• Working alongside the distribution team and the wider area transport team to provide a cost effective, sustainable, safe and customer focused transport operation for the business.
• Management of compliance and legal requirements both from a statutory, industry and Tarmac perspective ensuring all contract and/or third-party hauliers are operating to Tarmac standards, practices, and procedures.
• Strategically planning and building relationships with Third Party haulage suppliers through contract negotiation.
• Working with the Logistics and Production Managers to provide a medium to long term plan to meet demands.
• Proven experience working collaboratively within a team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and confidence to build rapport and positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Desire to work as part of a team and the confidence to challenge processes and behaviours.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills combined with numeracy and analytical ability.
• Commercially minded approach.
• Determination to succeed and to drive and lead improvements.
• Ambition to learn new skills and achieve personal and business goals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft IT packages (SAP and CRM systems preferred).

Shift and Working Pattern:

This role is a Monday - Friday role on a rotating shift pattern (7am - 4.30pm and 8am - 5.30pm) and Saturday mornings when required (approx once per month).

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) including nine communities: REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause).
• Training and development opportunities.

We’re proud to be part of CRH and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

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