Transport Planner
- Employer
- Undisclosed Company
- Location
- Newry, County Down
- Salary
- £25000 - £28000 per annum
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2018
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- Sector
- Driving and Logistics
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
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Transport Planner
Manpower is recruiting a Transport Planner on behalf of an established and successful logistics firm based in County Down.
Our client is a leading logistics company who have grown considerably in recent years with depots across UK and Ireland.
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join the general UK haulage team based at their Newry depot.
The Role
- Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be working in a fast paced team environment, responsible for UK planning.
- You will communicate with customers regularly, providing an excellent and professional service
- Take charge of planning routes for collections/deliveries and organising Drivers, communicating with Drivers effectively
- Update customers when required
- Work to delivery schedules and timelines
- Manage Drivers hours and adhere to legislation
- Utilize the fleet and maximise what is available, allocate jobs to Drivers effectively to meet customer expectations
- Work effectively as part of a team
What we are looking for:
- We require an experienced Transport Planner preferably from general haulage in the UK market
- Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK
- Ability to be a team player and ensure each delivery is made on time
- Able to communicate with customers, drivers and colleagues effectively
- IT Proficient with experience using transport systems
The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary; you will be joining one of Northern Irelands leading transport companies in a fast paced but friendly and supportive environment.
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