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SalaryOur client have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join the team based in Normanton working alongside the existing members of the Transport team. You will join them on a full time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary.
Our client is the leading supplier of fitted kitchens and bedrooms for new build homes with a market share of over 50%. They supply leading housebuilders such as Barratt and Taylor Wimpey, as well as developers of inner city high rise projects and social housing providers where a diverse product range and outstanding service sets them apart. Their investment in the largest field based team in the industry, along with outstanding manufacturing capabilities, delivery process and after-sales service means they have built strong long-term relationships with their customers. They are an Equal Opportunities company and abide by the Equalities Act 2010.
The Transport Planner role:
This position will suit a person with transport and vehicle routing knowledge or a person wishing to move into transport as a first step.
Working hours will be 12.00pm – 8.30pm Monday to Friday.
Key responsibilities of their Transport Planner role:
- Planning the drivers and fleet both onsite and at the regional out-based depots to achieve set planned deliveries nationwide.
- Efficient routing of the fleet to maximise and maintain customer service whilst ensuring legal compliance with driver working hours and fuel utilisation.
- Assisting the rest of the team in other functions within the office.
To meet the requirements of their Transport Planner you must be:
- Computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Able to manage your own work time to achieve timed daily duties.
- Able to work within a small team.
As their Transport Planner you will also have:
- A good national geographical knowledge would be an advantage.
- Experience of planning vehicles nationwide would be an advantage.
- A background in transport is desirable but not essential.
This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for your application to be taken further please state your required salary.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become their Transport Planner then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, they’d love to hear from you!
