Transport Planner in Oldham
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Job Description
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DNA Recruitment Solutions are hiring a Transport Planner for our client in Oldham, Manchester. The company have been in the transport and distribution industry for over 30 years and are enjoying a prolonged period of growth.
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Working alongside the general manager, you will be a team player who goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction with a strong focus on safety and will possess great IT and communication skills. The role is based in modern offices in the heart of Oldham with excellent transport links and onsite parking. You will use state of the art technology to ensure full visibility and enable you to communicate effectively with customers at every stage of their logistics journey.
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The Role
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- Planning and routing the fleet of over 30 vehicles
- Team player
- Knowledge of working with Pallex, Pallet Network
- Managing routes as economically as possible
- Plan routes in line with Drivers hours and WTD
- Communicate with customers to keep them informed and up to date with their orders
- Complete all relevant paperwork and admin including costings, charges, queries etc
- Ensure vehicles are maintained and comply with company standards
- Brief/debrief drivers depending on shift pattern
- Ensure defects/faults are logged and recorded accurately
- Oversee servicing/repair arrangements to ensure optimal fleet utilisation
- Liaise with 3rd party contractors/agencies
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Requirements
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- Experience in a Transport Planning role ideally within the transport/haulage industry (min 3 years)
- Excellent IT/computer skills
- Puts the customer first
- Extensive and up to date geographical knowledge
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Attention to detail
- Resilient and adaptable
- Able to prioritise without compromising results
- Safety conscious
- Ideally CPC qualification
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You will be working
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Monday to Friday, 3 week rolling shift pattern
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Week 1 - 05:30 - 14:30
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Week 2 - 09:00 - 17:30
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Week 3 12:00 - 20:30
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The odd Saturday morning may pop up depending on business needs.
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Please apply now, for immediately interviews.
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