About Us:
Aerial Platforms Limited is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team in Leigh, England. The Transport Planner is responsible for ensuring deliveries are completed on time and collections are scheduled promptly following the off-hire date, using the most cost-effective route plans. The role prioritises customer satisfaction through timely responses, clear communication, and effective cross-department collaboration
Key accountabilities
· Customer focused to deliver a high-quality customer service by ensuring customer telephone and email queries are dealt with efficiently and effectively
· Managing transport spreadsheet (deliveries and collections are booked on time) All depots if required
· Managing drivers & vehicle service dates
· Loading and unloading when necessary
· Ensuring all relevant documentation is printed for the drivers (delivery and collection notes with details added)
· Assisting the hire desk as required
· Documenting and photograph damages
· Supporting HOD with duties if needed
· Yard Checks to include check fuel levels stored on site
· Customer maintenance contracts/LOLER
· Processing PDI – complete new spreadsheets and update on InspHire
· Providing workshop support and driver cover
· Reading driver tachographs on a monthly basis
· Booking of transporters in for 6 weekly inspections and repairs as and when required
· Planning next day’s runs and incorporate collections to maximise vehicle efficiency
· Advising of transport costs for each job if not on set rates aiming to maximise transport revenue
· Providing Workshop with deliveries due so PDIs can be prioritised
· Completing all vehicle documentation as required daily, weekly
· Undertaking Yard Checks
· Supporting drivers with daily info
· Ad hoc checks to ensure drivers are following rules on photos/signatures
· Advising on transport costs with support
· Communicating with other departments including engineering/sales and accounts team
· Maintaining accurate records through IT systems and ensuring stock take is accurate
· Liaising with national suppliers/building relationships
· Supporting other departments as and where necessary
· Ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested
· General filing and administrative duties
· The job holder may be required to carry out any other related or associated roles, tasks or duties, which they can be trained, instructed and supervised to do safely and according to changing business requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and certification:
· Educated to HNC, SVQ Level 3 or similar in a technical or sales related subject (Desirable).
· Proven relevant work experience at a comparable level may be accepted in the absence of formal qualifications at this level
· Working knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft and Excel
· Good knowledge and understanding of procurement processes and project demands for fast paced environment
· Powered Access technical knowledge and experience (Desirable)
· Full UK driving Licence
Key Skills & Attributes
· Calm, driven and professional manner
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Proactive, flexible and adaptable approach to work
· Self-motivated team player able to work independently and use initiative
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in fast-paced environments and make timely decisions under pressure
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to work with a leading company in the powered access industry.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Transportation: 1 year (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please confirm your salary expectations
- Please confirm your right to work in the UK
- Have you worked in powered access previously?
Experience:
- Transportation: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
