Location: Pall-Ex House, Victoria Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1FH
Working hours: Monday to Friday – Start time of between 6am and 11am (40 hours per week)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join the Pall-Ex Hub Operations team. The roles involves daily planning and resource management to ensure service and cost requirements are met.
The role is offered on a permanent basis and is an office based role.
Role Specific Responsibilities
·Ensure Daily planning service and cost requirements are met
Plan all General haulage routes efficiently using KPIs
Ensure all drivers are contacted/monitored daily
Monitor using inhouse tracking systems and technology
Ensure all drivers hold the relevant entitlement for the vehicles they are driving
Ensure all drivers remain legally compliant and driving hours are monitored
Work with the Operations manager to deliver a 1st class service
Liaise with existing and find new General Haulage customers
Build a large general customer base
Achieve set revenue targets monitored by KPIs
Strengths, Skills and Competencies
Previous experience in a Transport Planner role
Knowledge of Driver Working Time Directives
Confident telephone manner and verbal written communication skills
Strong organisational and communication skills
High level of accuracy and confidentiality
Integrity and professional attitude
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Confidence to problem solve
Excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
What we’d like to give you
A basic salary of £31,000 pa
Bonus available for commissioned loads won
24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Great pension scheme with life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme WeCare 24/7 GP service, Dental App & Mental Health App
Secure onsite parking
Volunteer opportunities
Opportunities for training and development
Excellent opportunities for progression within the Company
We are proud to have been awarded the Gold Armed Forces Covenant and therefore we encourage veterans to apply for our roles and if the essential criteria is met then we will endeavour to offer an interview.
If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
If you are interested in the role please can you send your CV and cover letter to HR (Recruitment@pallex.co.uk) or click the button below!