Transport Planner / Craigavon / Immediate Start

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a major client with the Recruitment of an Experienced Transport Planner to join an experienced and dynamic team based in Craigavon.

Salary - £30,500 - £38,00

Hours - Mon-Fri- 10:00-19:00 - One weekend in Four

Overview - As a Transport Planner you will be required to organise and plan the collections of our the fleet. Read the Transport system and and deliver all relevant info to the drivers.

Responsibilities:

- Plan and manage drivers, vehicles and sub-contractors to allocated routes and loads for collections.

- Ensuring route plans are planned efficiently and most effectively for the Driver
Brief and debrief drivers.

- Ensuring information is accurately communicated to Drivers.

- Leading customer excellence with all customers.

- Keep up to date with current legislation regarding Road Haulage regulations.

- Update company systems to ensure efficient operations.

Criteria:

• At least 1 years experience in planning
• Experience using Manpak/Mandata
• Experience liaising with customers on a daily basis
• Experience liaising with Drivers on a daily basis
• Experience working alongside Senior Management.

Package
Extremely competitive package will be presented to the appointed candidate.

Requirements:

• Previous Transport Knowledge is essential!
• Excellent Communication - Written, English and Verbal.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft for Data Analysis and reporting purpose is essential.
• Good knowledge o of IT Systems relevant to planning.
• Ability to engage a team and drive initiatives.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Able to work under pressure.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

For more info on this role please reach out to Phil Doherty @VANRATH directly.

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