Transport Planner

​Rewards and Benefits on offer;

• Competitive starting salary

• A permanent opportunity from day 1

• Immediate start date

• Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance

• Friendly and supportive working environment

The Company you will be working for;

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious client on their search for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing;

• Scheduling trucks and drivers to fulfil the requirements of all operating departments

• Being proactive in seeking backloads to ensure empty return journeys are at an absolute minimum

• Developing operational improvements, focusing on cost reductions and customer satisfaction

• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal customers

• Liaising with Department Managers and Co-ordinators

• Knowledge of operating costs to enable accurate pricing to our customers

• Ensuring compliance with Company CPC terms

• Recognising opportunities for service level improvement and implementing.

• Ensuring the fleet is operating within transport budgets.

• Where subcontractors are used, ensuring that only LV approved suppliers are utilised.

• Being fully conversant with the company IT/computer system

• Always ensuring the safe Load distribution on vehicles

• At all times ensure compliance to LV HSSQE systems and procedures

About You;

• Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team.

• Experienced in transport Management of company owned equipment and subcontractor / owner drivers.

• Experience in all truck / trailer types

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and internal systems.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work in a pressurised environment.

• Ability to balance conflicting priorities with strong decision making

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Be articulate and have meticulous attention to detail.

• Possess a strong team working ethic, with influencing and negotiating skills.

• Have the tenacity to succeed and the ability to grow in the role.

• Flexible regarding cover for holiday and sickness cover