Transport Planner

Transport Planner/Coordinator Salary to be disclosed upon engagement Based in Normanton Working Monday to Friday 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm Our client is a privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen and bedroom furniture; the organisation has been in operation for over 50 years and has experienced growth year on year, they operate nationally and have around 50% share of the private housing market and currently supply to one in every three kitchens to the social housing market. They operate a fleet of over 120 vehicles, completing over 5,000 deliveries nationwide each week – You will be working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work from one of our client’s distributions centres in Normanton, West Yorkshire. To fulfil the role of Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator: • You must have experience within a fast-paced transport operations role • Experience within a transport/ vehicle route planning • Key responsibilities of the role will include: • Planning routes for drivers and organising the fleet from on-site and also at the regional out-based depots to achieve set planned deliveries, nationwide • Organising smaller deliveries from company depots to customer sites • Re-scheduling routes at short-notice whilst still maintaining efficiency • 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 with additional administrative functions within the transport office You will also: • Have the ability manage your own work load to achieve timed daily duties • Be able to work within a small team • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to pass information on to drivers directly • Express a keen interest in the company, their products and its reputation • Be of smart appearance and take pride in giving a good first impression • Possess good Microsoft Office skills • Have a keen eye for detail as accuracy is essential • Understand the importance of excellent timekeeping and time management skills • Show a willingness to learn new personal and professional skills whilst developing within your role Additional Information: • Holiday entitlement is 30 days per annum, including bank holidays • Lunch break - 30 mins each day • Contributory Pension Scheme • Staff Discounts on Furniture