Transport Planner

DNA Recruitment Solutions are recruiting an experienced Transport Planner with CPC to join our client's team in Immingham. The ideal candidate will be driven and ambitious, have excellent organisational skills and a background in liquid logistics planning and fleet management. Our client is a leading global transport and logistics company with a worldwide presence who are currently enjoying a sustained period of growth. The Role Manage driver hours/WTD and route optimisation Plan all vehicle routes cost effectively Demonstrate excellent customer service levels Keep up to date with all relevant legislation Ensure sufficient resource available - drivers, vehicles, trailers etc Liaising with third party contractors and suppliers Complete and process relevant documentation and drivers' paperwork Respond to telephone and email enquiries in a timely manner, maintaining a friendly, suppportive and professional service Keep customers informed of delays/issues etcRequirements Transport Manager CPC or the desire to work towards it would be beneficial for this role Knowledge of planning systems and processes Experience in a similar role with planning and fleet management Strong communication skills both written and verbal Able to work under pressure and to time critical deadlines Strong IT skills, comfortable using MS packages, particularly Excel and Word Able to multitask and prioritise without compromising results Seek continual improvement Experience in Liquid, Bulk or Chemical Logistics essential Experience of third party logistics and service partnersThis is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where you will be truly valued, a great place to work with a realistic chance of progression where health, wellbeing and safety are at the forefront of the company's culture