We are currently recruiting for Transport Planner to join our team in London Gateway.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders and expectations, negotiating best times where possible to best utilise the fleet.
• Utilise vehicles to plan all vehicles with a view to support and maximise daily revenue targets.
• Provide new work quotations in liaison with the Depot / Commercial Manager.
• Resource subcontractors ensuring full induction / company standards are communicated and formally agreed, when efficient to use.
• Negotiate subcontractor rates with the support from the Transport Manager, Assistant Transport Manager and Commercial Manager.
• Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next day and night plan
• Ensure plans are at best cost solutions
• Receive customer requests and accurately enter information into PDS/TOPS ensuring all required information is input
• Liaise with yard staff and shunt drivers to ensure all customer requests are completed in line with requirements
• Ensure all completed jobs are ready for invoicing on the system
• Book and manage VBS appointments for internal tug fleet

Key requirements

• CPC International or working towards
• Good geographical knowledge
• A full understanding of Tachograph, working time and driver hours legislation
• Previous TOPS experience
• Previous container experience
• Prioritise and work well under pressure, making key decisions
• A working knowledge of PC applications; Microsoft and outlook.

In return you will receive

• Competitive salary
• 25 days of annual leave
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Regular training and career progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• High street shops discount platform

Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.