Transport Planner - Liverpool

Description

Transport Planner / Permanent / Liverpool / Full time / Immediate start Your new company

My client, the market leader in offering container transport and distribution services, is seeking a professional experienced Transport Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that has over 40 depots across the country and prides themselves on the service they provide to both internal and external customers.

Your new role

The position is being offered full time and working from comfortable offices.

Some of your duties will include but not limited to

Dealing with drivers via phone and face to face

Continuous communication with ports

Booking delivery slots

Updating internal system (TOPS)

Chasing drivers for timings and updating the system accordingly

Re-routing and planning as necessary

Dealing with possible delays and speaking directly to customers if required

Checking all PODS are assigned correctly to the correct jobs.

Providing a first class service every time

Making sure all documentation is correct the first time

What you'll need to succeed

You must possess previous experience in transport planning, ideally within containers.

Strong attention to detail

Great communication skills both written and verbal

Very well-organised

Excellent UK geographical knowledge

Ability to work on your own initiative

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary - up to GBP35,000 per annum

Life Assurance cover

Large discounts

Free parking

Group pension scheme 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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