Transport planner Work, Jobs in Chatham, Ken (with Salaries)

Transport Planner / |Yard Support
Payless Builders Merchants —Rochester
- £35,000 - £36,500 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Driving
- In-person
- Employee discount
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(Container) Transport Planner
Pentalver —Stanford-le-Hope
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Transport Planner
Textile Logistics —West Thurrock
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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Transport Planner
Uniserve (U K) Ltd —Tilbury
- Full-time
- Business
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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First Fence —Canvey Island
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Sysco —Ashford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Transport Planner / |Yard Support

Payless Builders Merchants
Rochester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £36,500 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Transport schedule optimization
UK Working Time Regulations for mobile workers
Delivery scheduling
Adherence to drivers' hours rules
Supply chain
Route planning
Logistics
Microsoft Office Suite
3PL
Analysis skills
Transportation management systems
Driving
Drivers' Hours Regulations
Transport experience
Working Time Directive
Transport scheduling
DVSA driver's hours rules

Full job description

We are a busy Builders Merchants based in Rochester, Kent. We supply a huge range of building and timber materials.

Payless Builders Merchant is looking for an experienced and reliable Route Planner and yard support to join our team in Rochester.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within logistics, transport or a construction-related environment and be confident coordinating HGV operations in a busy, fast-paced builders merchants. A small element of this role requires support in the yard if required.

Duties Include:

· Take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of a fleet of 6 x HGVs and 1 x 3.5t tipper transporting various building/landscaping products.

· Organise driver and vehicle allocation in line with daily operational demands, ensuring resources are used as effectively as possible.

· Work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure collections and deliveries are arranged and completed on schedule.

· Keep track of vehicles throughout the working day and deal promptly with any delays, breakdowns, changes or last-minute requirements.

· Ensure transport operations are carried out within all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including drivers’ hours, working time and Operator Licence obligations.

· Produce and manage daily transport plans, delivery information and associated paperwork, keeping records accurate and up to date.

· Maintain regular contact with drivers, providing them with relevant instructions, route information and updates as plans change.

· Look for ways to improve the efficiency of the transport operation, including better vehicle utilisation, reduced unnecessary mileage and lower operating costs.

· Record key transport information and provide support with performance monitoring and reporting.

· Work collaboratively with the wider transport and operations function to maintain a dependable, safe and well-organised service.

Desirable Skills:

· Previous experience in a transport, logistics planning or coordination position.

Counter balance licence an advantage.

· A background in arranging HGV movements, ideally within construction a similar logistics environment.

· Good knowledge of transport legislation, including drivers’ hours and working time requirements.

· Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing requirements.

· Confident communicator with a professional and customer-focused approach.

· Comfortable using Microsoft Office programs.

· Able to think on your feet, prioritise effectively and make sound decisions in a busy operational environment.

What We Offer

£35,000 to £36,500 per annum.
Option of weekly or monthly pay
Up to 4% Pension Contribution.
28 days holiday per annum (including bank holiday's).
The opportunity to join an established builders' merchant
A friendly and supportive working environment
A role with responsibility and variety

Working Hours will be:

Monday to Friday: 07:00 to 17:15

Alternate Saturdays: 07:00 to 12:30

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£36,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount

Experience:

Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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