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Transport Planner 4/4 Days
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Transport Planner 4/4 Days - Position Overview
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Our client is a market-leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, offering a wide range of services including container transport and storage, domestic distribution, warehousing, freight management, and truck sales.
We are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join their busy depot at London Gateway. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established logistics company.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate multiple drivers daily
- Liaise directly with UK ports to book delivery slots
- Use the TOPS transport system to record drivers' start and finish times
- Monitor ETAs and ensure timely deliveries
- Reroute jobs efficiently when required
- Ensure all PODs (Proof of Deliveries) are accurately matched with corresponding jobs in the system
- Communicate with customers regarding potential delays and delivery updates
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Requirements
- Proven experience in transport operations - essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Quick thinking with strong problem-solving skills
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Flexibility to meet business demands
- Container experience - desirable
Remuneration & Benefits
- Working Hours: 4 on, 4 off (06:00-18:00)
- Salary will be dependent on experience
- Annual bonus
- Life assurance - 3x salary from day one (up to age 66)
- Exclusive discounts on MSC cruises for you, your family, and friends
- Weekly Lottery - weekly chance to win £1,000 net
- Group personal pension plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to join a highly reputable, market-leading logistics business
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Streamline Search is a specialist technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating throughout the UK. We are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position, you consent to us processing your data and contacting you regarding this role.
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