Transport Planner

Traffic Operator | Transport Planner | General Haulage | Container Haulage | Southampton | Route Planning

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 (Dependant on experience)
• Monday–Friday | Shifts between 6am – 6pm
• 45hrs per week
• 1 in every 4 weekends on call (+£160 supplement)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent career development opportunities

About The Role:

We are looking to recruit an experienced Traffic Operator / Transport Planner to join a long-standing client of ours, a family-owned transport, logistics and supply chain organisation at their Southampton facility.

In this role you will be required to plan routes for a large fleet, both for general and container haulage using the companies TMS, planning in-line with WTD and ensuring relevant legislation and compliance is adhered too.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning routes for full loads UK-wide (containers and trailers)
• Briefing and debriefing of Drivers
• Ensure that all road transport legislation is always adhered too
• Using the companies TMS system alongside additional bolt on variables to ensure the management of other operational elements
• Ensuring that systems are kept up to date and data is inputted accordingly
• Maintaining consistent liaison with Drivers, being available when needed for support and any questions.
• Dealing with Drivers Hours and ensuring routes are planned in line with WTD

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience across both general and container haulage planning
• Excellent knowledge of Drivers hours and WTD
• Previous experience using MANDATA – Advantageous
• Proficient in IT systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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