H&M Distribution Limited are actively looking for a Transport Planner to join our friendly team within our Gloucester depot. Offering a competitive salary, personal and professional growth possibilities, and a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.
As Transport Planner you will be a key member of the planning team and responsible for overseeing and supporting the operation of the Transport Desk ensuring its efficient, safe, and legally compliant. This means that resources are successfully managed, managing resources effectively and maximising revenue whilst minimising costs.
It is essential for this position you hold transport industry experience, have excellent communication skills with effective interpersonal skills as well as the capacity to operate independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
About us
H&M Distribution & International is a leading provider in the pallet haulage industry formed in January 2007, offering transport and warehousing services out of our Warrington facility in the Northwest of England. Our company is rapidly developing and employ over 180 employees across 3 depots within the UK.
We believe that the key to our success is a result of the people we employ ensuring as an employer, we provide the right training and development to ensure that each individual can grow their skills and strengths to be successful. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with all employees through open and honest communication.
Benefits & Incentives
- Competitive Pay Rate
- Quarterly Bonus Incentive Scheme
- 28 Days Annual Leave, 1 Additional Day off for your Birthday and Additional Holidays for Length of Service.
- The ability to purchase additional holidays through our Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Length of Service Bonus
- Death in Service
- Free Company Uniform
- Training and Development Programmes
- Company Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing & Counselling Programme
- Free Onsite Parking
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the route planning process of Palletways deliveries and ensuring all are successfully completed
- Planning loads and routes that are commercially beneficial including protecting timed deliveries and AM services, ensuring all are commercially beneficial.
- First point of contact for drivers and ensuring drivers are dispatched to the hub in a timely manner
- Support and assist in the planning and tracking the fleet general activity, including managing PM discrepancies to maximise revue
- Continually reviewing plans to ensure they are efficient and cost-effective
- Working closely with different departments and gaining their knowledge in order to maintain an effective and seamless operation
- Managing accurate ETA’s and daily POD clearance ensuring any repeated issues are escalated to the Depot Manager
- Ensuring all runs are issued and drivers depart in a timely manner.
- Maintain knowledge of the Health, Safety and Quality Management, in order to confidentially address non-compliance and create a positive workplace culture.
- Responsibility for ensuring drivers legal compliance is adhered to on drivers’ hours, defect reporting and tachograph rules.
- Support and assist Depot Manager in performing delegated tasks to a high standard.
- Requirements
- Experience within a transport industry environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent team working skills to effectively collaborate with other team members, departments, and depots
- Strong attention to detail
- Have the ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to influence
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK
- Self-motivated & flexible
Reports to: Depot Manager
Location: Unit 2, The Old Airfield, Gloucester, GL2 7NG
Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, 10:00 - 19:00
Salary: £34,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £34,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
