Transport Planner - Vans

Position: Transport Planner - Vans

Location: Witham

Hours: 08:00-17:00

Salary: 27,798

We are recruiting for one of the UK's leading logistics and freight companies that operate worldwide and offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe and Internationally across all trade routes. Our client is seeking an experienced Express / Same day Van Planner to join their reputable team.

Your key responsibilities as a Transport Planner:

• Routing and scheduling vans to optimise fleet utilisation
• Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
• Dispatching and debriefing drivers
• Solid WTD knowledge
• Liasing with agencies to book drivers
• Hands on coordination of emergency response and resolution of road incidents
• Liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure the operation runs smoothly and cost-effectively
• DVSA file checks, ensuring compliance
• Maintaining insurance records, fleet records and DVSA records, updating fleet size, trailer numbers and identification

• Completing all administration tasks and dealing with infringements, so good attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of information
• Manage fleet inspections, services, MOTs, and breakdowns, to ensure full compliance with minimal business disruption and cost.
• FORS Fuel & Emissions Champion
• Drivers' vehicle, trailer and equipment safety checks are completed in accordance with the manufacturers and suppliers' guidelines and the Company's legal obligations
• Transport accident investigation and near miss reporting
• Maintaining company policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Experience with planning express or same-day van drivers is essential
• Understanding of vehicle weight and limits
• Understanding of drivers hours and working time directive
• Road Traffic laws
• Ability to commute with drivers, colleagues and customers on all levels
• Excellent customer service skills
• The ability to work under pressure

Benefits:

• Salary of 27,798
• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Perk Box Discount Platform
• Employee assistance program
• Extensive learning opportunities
• Employee Engagement Forum
• Reward and Recognition programme
• Monthly Pay Day Treat Day
• Flex on Hybrid working for the right candidate

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WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.