Transport Planner

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting a Transport Planner to join their team. This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm and paying up to 28,000 (negotiable for the right person) per annum depending on experience.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that Drivers Hours and Working Directive Regulations are adhered to by all drivers and mobile workers and that accurate records are maintained.
• Ensure Vehicle and drivers' cards are correctly registered and downloaded.
• Ensure the fleet ownership and maintenance are correctly maintained.
• DVSA file check sheets are always up to date and fully compliant.
• Ensure that all vehicles and trailers are properly inspected and maintained and that the maintenance schedules are adhered to.
• Maintain the insurance records, fleet records and DVSA records of all changes to the fleet size, number of vehicles and trailers and their identification.
• FORS Fuel & Emissions Champion
• Drivers' vehicle, trailer and equipment safety checks are completed in accordance with guidelines.
• Ensure safety, maintenance and inspection documents are correctly maintained.
• Transport Risk Assessments and Safe Working Practices.
• Transport accident investigation and near miss reporting.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Transport Planner position:

• Experience planning express or same-day van drivers.
• Vehicle weights and legal limits.
• Experience of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with the Microsoft packages
• High attention to detail
• Experience within the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain industry.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Transport Planner position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.