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Transport Planner - Southampton - Up to 40,000
Our client, who are a recognized transport company are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team in Southampton.
As Transport Planner, you will be experienced in dealing with containers and routing company-owned vehicles UK-wide.
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 Saturdays (Hours start between 6am and 9am)
Salary: Up to 40,000 DOE
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1.
- Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66.
- Group personal pension.
- Employee assistance programme.
The Role:
- Routing company owned vehicles
- You must Plan routes as cost effectively as possible
- Plan routes in line with WTD and Drivers Hours
- Ensure all customers are kept up to date
- All necessary admin must be completed
- You will be working with the Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standards
- Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. costing, agreeing charge rates with contractors, queries in accordance with the companies' requirements.
The Requirements:
- Extensive Transport route planning skills
- Container experience required
- Excellent geographical knowledge
- Strong communication skills
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
