TRANSPORT PLANNER (DAYS)

Newell & Wright Transport are a family run company operating since 1974 and are one of the leading transport companies in South Yorkshire, transporting freight containers by road and rail to customers across the UK and all major UK ports including Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway on a daily basis. We currently run a fleet of 150 vehicles from our head office in Sheffield, along with 7 freight trains from our two railheads located in Sheffield and Rotherham.
In addition to this we now operate 40 trucks in Ilkeston which is what we are now employing for
Due to continued success, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Transport Planner to be based in our NEW depot in Ilkeston

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

· IT literate
· Team Player
· Punctual and reliable
· Good communication skills
· Able to work under pressure
· Able to prioritise workloads
· Willing to work at multiple sites as and when required
· Car Licence (desirable)

· Assisting the planning and co-ordinating of our Transport Fleet
· Liaising with drivers and customers to ensure efficient and cost-effective deliveries
· Liaising with railheads to ensure containers are available for deliveries/collections
· Liaising with in house workshop staff to ensure the fleet is kept compliant and vehicle breakdowns are kept to a minimum and resolved in a quick and timely manner
· Pre-briefing all drivers to ensure they fully understand their instructions
· De-briefing all drivers and collecting relevant paperwork including POD’s
· Initial hours 0800 - 1800. However a flexible approach may be required during holidays