Transport Administrator/Planning Assistant - AVENUE THORN RECRUITMENT SERVICES : Job Details

We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our highly reputable client based in Rainham Essex.

In this role as Transport Planner, you will be responsible for accurately planning the delivery and collection of hired equipment for all clients across the South East region. This role is integral to the smooth operation of the business so we are in search of someone who has proven experience assisting in transport planning, excellent organisational skills and someone who is great at dealing with people.Responsibilities include: -

• To carry out general transport admin
• Assist with the planning of routes
• Plan the delivery of new hire orders, to meet agreed customer delivery times, ensure that off-hired equipment is collated within the time-scale prescribed.
• Booking vehicles into garages/ensuring vehicle maintenance is compliant and up to date.
• Assist in planning deliveries and collections to ensure cost effective use of transport fleet.
• Assist in the planning of the activity of drivers ensuring the achievement of productivity is within the targeted average hours.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous logistics/transport planning/support experience within a busy environment
• Good understanding of routing
• Be a confident self -starter and be very organised
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment & work well under pressure