Job Title: Transport Planner – Artics
Location: Ridham, Sittingbourne ME9 8SR
Salary: £35,000 – £41,000 per annum
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday with the addition of on call Saturdays when required
Countrystyle Recycling is a member of the family-owned Heathcote Holdings Group of resource management companies. We pride ourselves on our passion for a solution focused service that we deliver to our customers.
About the role:
We are currently recruiting a Transport Planner to develop an effective, profitable and compliant daily transport plan and manage fleet resources to ensure business requirements and customer satisfaction is delivered at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will be required to review, allocate and schedule jobs for the Artic Fleet to maximise operational and logistical performance, using the Company’s planning and operating systems.
- Liaise with drivers on a regular basis throughout the day to ensure effective vehicle resources are available and ensure safe vehicle operations.
- Manage team of drivers in line with Company policies and procedures, including, where necessary, assisting with disciplinary matters
- Ensure that all queries within the transport operation are dealt with in a timely manner and in accordance with agreed service level agreements
- Co-ordinate with fleet workshops (internal and external) over maintenance of vehicle defects raised by drivers
About you:
Essential Requirements:
- Strong organizational and plannings skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent people management skills
- Able to prioritise workload under pressure
- Good geographical knowledge of London and South East
- Full understanding of driver hours and regulations
Desirable Requirements:
- Knowledge of AMCS operating system
- HGV Licence & CPC
- Full understanding of the London Lorry Control, ULEX and Congestion zone rules and regulations
Benefits:
- Company Pension
- Company events
- On site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellness programme
- Investment in career development
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Logistics Manager, Distribution Controller, Fleet Manager, Transport Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Transportation Manager, Freight Manager, Transport Planner, Supply Chain Controller, Cargo Manager, Transport Coordinator, Shipment and Logistics Manager, Distribution Coordinator, Transport Operations Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator will also be considered for this role.
