Location: Warehouse Pennygillam Way, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston PL15 7ED
Working hours: Monday to Friday – 5am-3pm
Following continuing growth in our transport operations we are looking to expand our Launceston, Cornwall based team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner the key focus of this role will be working with customers to create full and part load work.
Role Specific Responsibilities
Create efficient and compliant daily delivery plan to maximise the vehicle productivity of our Pall-Ex multi drop collection and delivery fleet
Report daily the PPV across the full delivery operation
Promote changes in operations to promote further efficiency or cost saving opportunities
Liaise with the Collections (Input Customers) and Trunking Co-Ordinator to ensure that the delivery plan fully supports the customer collection plan each day
Book – In deliver Customers where a booking – in service has been requested
What we need from you
A UK or European transport planning background with an eye for developing business
Knowledge of transport-related legal requirements and regulations
Sound knowledge of the geography of Devon and Cornwall to aid efficient vehicle planning
Methodical approach to work with strong attention to detail
Highly organised and excellent time management
Strong customer care skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office
What we’d like to give you
A salary of £33,000 pa
Bonus of up to £2,000 pa (performance related)
23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
Great pension scheme with life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme WeCare
Free onsite parking
Opportunities for training and career development
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.