Transport Planner - Aspion : Job Details

Transport Planner

Huddersfield

£30,000 - £35,000 + £1,000 shift allowance

37.5 Hours per week – Day Shifts

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a leading Fuel distributor who specialise within commercial petrochemical distribution. 

Shifts: 37.5 hours per week, covering early (6am-3pm), mid (7am-4pm), and late (9am-6pm) shifts, including weekend rotation (6am-6pm, 4 weekends in every 13 weeks).

Key Benefits:

• Shift allowance
• 31 Days holiday
• Private Healthcare
• BP Fuel Card – discounted fuel (for you & partner/spouse)
• Gym Membership (for you & partner/spouse)
• Vodaphone discount
• Free eye tests
• Annual salary reviews

The Candidate;

• Previous experience within a Transport operation within a planner position
• ADR / Tanker route planning experience is highly desirable
• Previous experience within a fast paced transport position
• A good understanding of Drivers hours regulations
• Ability to work a rotational shift pattern (earlies, lates, and weekends).
• Experience of using system based planning tools
• A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Competent decision making
• Good geographical knowledge  

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Efficiently plan and optimise fuel deliveries using a computerised system.
• Ensure all customer requirements are met safely and cost-effectively.
• React swiftly to operational challenges and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-moving environment.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Using geographical knowledge to maximise the fleet ability to work
• Ensuring drivers are up to date with any road problems and challenging drivers when needed to ensure Deliveries are on time

If you have Transport Planning experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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