Transport Planner

Job Reference: SNBEV
Location: Swindon

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary, Full time

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner for our client based in Purton.

Our client is a haulage company with specialist cranes. They transport and lift a wide range of items to cover many sectors including rail, construction, events, military and utilities.

Your role will include, but is not limited to:

  • Planning routes for up to 20 vehicles.
  • Interacting via phone and email to current and new customers.
  • Managing the drivers day to day.
  • Notifying wide/abnormal loads and arranging escorts.
  • Driver infringement analysis and compliance.
  • Handling accidents and incidents with follow up reports.
  • Using TMS software (Mandata)
  • FORS administration
  • Keeping on top of vehicle maintenance

Preferred skills:

  • Knowledge of abnormal loads and embargo times.
  • HGV licence preferred but not essential.
  • Knowledge of logistics, road transport operations and UK motorway systems
  • Good geographical knowledge
  • Sufficient IT skills

Our Client can offer:

  • Office based role
  • Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm.
  • £15ph with pay increasing over time
  • ongoing position

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:

  • 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
  • Online payslips
  • Weekly pay
  • Pension contribution

Additional Benefits & Requirements

  • 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
  • Driving licence required
  • Ongoing Assignment
  • Own transport required
  • Requirement to Understand Tachos

View other driving jobs online from the Swindon branch. Call them today on +441793542211.

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