An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Planner to join the logistics team at our office in Dock Gate 20, Southampton.
Established in 1894, Williams Shipping is a family-run marine and logistics business with over 170 employees working across 5 different sites. The logistics arm of the business specialises in transporting abnormal, out of gauge & heavy loads, as well as general haulage, operating across the UK and into Europe.
Working within a small team, you will be planning for a fleet of 25 vehicles, ensuring a consistent high quality service and working to our mantra of “where there’s a will, there’s a way”
Transport Planner Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Logistics Manager
- Utilising the transport management software to ensure that the scheduling of vehicles is carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the optimum transport plan
- Plan to ensure that customer service criteria requirements are met at all times
- Ensure that the plan is clearly communicated to all necessary parties.
- Working closely with our Cargo Handling team as well as other divisions as required
Requirements:
- Must have experience of working as a Transport Planner
- Experience within a logistics working environment
- Able to work under pressure in a time critical environment
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Analytical skills
- Computer literate including Microsoft Office
- Good geographical knowledge of UK.
- Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible in approach
- Experience of the shipping industry and VBS system would be advantageous
- Working knowledge of transport management IT systems would be advantageous although full training will be given
Salary & Benefits:
- £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
- 45 hours/week
- On call/weekend cover on a rota basis
- Group Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance 2 x salary after successful completion of probation
- Health Cash Plan after successful completion of probation
- Cycle to work scheme
- Refer a Friend Introductory Bonus
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Transport planning: 3 years (required)
- Communication skills: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
