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Container Transport Planner
WR Logistics
Stanford-le-Hope
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 50,000
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Job summary
An established industry player in logistics is seeking an experienced Container Transport Planner to join their dynamic team at London Gateway. This role involves routing company vehicles, planning efficient transport routes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive transport planning skills, container experience, and excellent geographical knowledge. Join a leading recruitment partner in the logistics sector, where your expertise will contribute to optimizing transport operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in transport route planning and container logistics.
- Strong communication skills and excellent geographical knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Routing company-owned vehicles and planning cost-effective routes.
- Ensuring compliance with WTD and Drivers Hours regulations.
Skills
Transport route planning
Geographical knowledge
Communication skills
Tools
TOPS
Destin8
VBS Systems
Job description
Transport Planner - London Gateway, Essex
Our client, a transport company, is currently looking for an experienced Container Transport Planner to join their team at London Gateway.
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday | 08:00-18:00 (1 hour break)
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Routing company-owned vehicles
- Planning routes as cost-effectively as possible
- Planning routes in line with WTD and Drivers Hours
- Ensuring all customers are kept up to date
- Completing all necessary admin
- Working with the Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standards
- Performing and correctly implementing General Administration, e.g., costing, agreeing charge rates with contractors, queries in accordance with the company's requirements
The Requirements:
- Extensive transport route planning skills
- Container experience required
- Excellent geographical knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of TOPS, Destin8, and VBS Systems - required
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK-wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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