Transport Planner

Job title: Transport Planner Location: London Gateway (Stanford-le-Hope) Salary: Up to £37,875 Position Type: Permanent, full-time Hours of work: 45 hours per week, Monday - Friday on shift basis; 6am-3pm/9am-6pm Weekend cover will also be required on a rota basis.
Our client, a leading UK rail freight and logistics company, are looking for a Transport Planner to join their friendly team.

The role
We are looking for the right individual to support our award-winning Transport Planning team in London Gateway. As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for planning the fleet of 35-40 44 ton vehicles, ensuring their maximum utilisation and customer satisfaction. You will be working as a team and get involved in a variety of projects while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority.
Key responsibilities
Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders and expectations, negotiating best times where possible to best utilise the fleet.
Utilise vehicles effectively with the aim of supporting and maximising daily revenue targets.
Provide new work quotations.
Resource subcontractors ensuring full induction / company standards are communicated and formally agreed, when efficient to use.
Negotiate subcontractor rates.
Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next day and night plan.
Ensure plans are at best cost solutions.
Update systems accurately and utilise its functionality.
Ensure customer service levels with all customers are achieved.
Working with our other depots throughout UK creating a one stop solution for our customers. About you
A full understanding of Tachograph, working time and drivers' hours regulations.
Proven transport planning experience.
Strong organisational skills.
Excellent geographical knowledge.
Excellent IT skills.
Good communication skills.
Have TOPS, Destin8 and VBS Systems knowledge
Have previous container transport planning experience. It's great but not required if you have
Transport Manager CPC or working towards it. Benefits:

Pensions: Access to a highly regarded final-salary (defined benefit) pension scheme.
Workplace Perks: Access to the company Life scheme, which provides retailer discounts, technology loans, and transport options
Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plans, dental packages, and private medical options (depending on eligibility)
Family Support: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave options alongside flexible working policies. If you wish to be considered for this role, please email your cv to (url removed) or call me to discuss on (phone number removed).

If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities

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