Transport Planner

Do you have Transport Administration/Planning experience?

Our client based in Peterborough is looking for a Transport Planner to cover Saturday shift (1 day per week) within a busy transport office.

If you are driven by a busy, fast paced environment we want to hear from you. Our very well established and highly successful client is looking to recruit a Transport Planner who is a logical and analytical thinker with a positive and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities:

Key Tasks

• Planning local and national routes
• Analysing, entering and processing driver data
• Allocating work to drivers
• Various Administration duties
• Liaising with drivers, customers, suppliers and sub-contractor
  

Knowledge, skills experience:

• CPC National and International qualification
• Good knowledge of current EU transport legislation
• Experience of large multi-site / network operations
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Interpersonal skills - discreet, trustworthy and have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
• A flexible approach to work and be capable of managing priorities.
• Track record and knowledge of Domestic and European transport operations
• Retail or other fast paced environments desirable
• Excellent all round problem solving & influencing skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Commercially focused considering end to end costs
• The ideal individual will have:
• Ability to work cross functionally within a team
• Operational experience within a road transport environment.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and operational challenges (e.g. driving bans etc.)

Immediate start available apply NOW !