This International company we're recruiting for are going through a period of huge growth. They've set up a whole new team of 14 people, over the past 2 years, and plan to expand a lot in 2024. As a result they'd like Office Angels to recruit a 2nd Transport Planner to work in their offices, based in Lympne, near Hythe.

Please find all the details below:

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Lympne, your own transport is required due to the location of the business

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000

Shifts: 4 days on, 4 days off

Hours: Monday-Friday, 6am - 6pm

Working as part of a team of 2 in the Transport team, your key responsibilities as a Transport Planner will include:

* Undertaking the daily planning for 25-30 vehicles which involves meeting timed deliveries as required by customers and finding suitable UK reloads.
* Liaising with the drivers throughout the day and monitoring their progress to ensure they complete required work in the required timescales.
* Communicating effectively with customers to keep them informed of the progress of their deliveries.
* Organising planning of vehicle availability for vehicle service schedule and maintenance/repairs of vehicles and trailers, such as creating schedules and monitoring associated costs.
* Reviewing practices to ensure that transport is utilised using the most cost-effective solution
* Using third party hauliers to cover loads beyond capacity of fleet.
* Having an awareness of industry compliance and relevant legislation that the operation is subject to.
* Answering any incoming phone calls and dealing with them in the appropriate way.
* Carrying out any other tasks required to keep the transport office and vehicles/drivers running efficiently.
* Learning other roles within the business to assist in the future development

You'll be the perfect match for this client if you have:

* Managers CPC Qualification, this is an advantage but not essential.
* Knowledge of driver's hours/working time directive regulations.
* Experience of working within the UK transport industry with good geographical knowledge of the UK would also be beneficial.

Next steps:

If you have the above skills and experience then please apply today - this is such an incredible opportunity where you can really grow your career at this company.

Alternatively if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a £100* voucher of your choice! Terms apply*

Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on 01233 611780 ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Bonnie (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant).

We look forward to your application.

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