We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning. You will be responsible for planning and managing a designated region of my clients own commercial vehicle fleet and working towards carefully defined transport budgets and targets.
Working in Daventry, the successful candidate will be part of a close team and under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Manage drivers & subcontractors remotely.
Produce and deliver a daily fleet schedule by depot.
Review and develop the work volumes and fleet resource requirements.
Liaison with depot operations management.
Assist with other day-to-day operational duties and problem solving.
Provide a high level of professional service to ensure that orders are fulfilled and that excellent customer service is provided at all times.
Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and Office Managers.
Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community
Key Skills / Competencies
Exceptional organisational skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, ambitious, flexible, and adaptable
Works with integrity and confidentiality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work within a fast paced office environment, and cope with pressurised circumstances.
Experienced at managing and developing different relationships with both the internal and external stakeholders
Team player with the ability to work on own initiative
Excellent PC skills inc. Microsoft package skills.
Experience of Transport Planning, preferably within the recycling industry
Experience of KPI reporting to explain performance and target areas for improvement
Qualifications / Knowledge
UK Geographical knowledge
Financial knowledge in vehicle and driver costings
Knowledge of providing transport freight quotations
CRC Recruitment are a leading Midlands based recruitment consultancy covering vacancies across the UK. We have been established since 2003 and have a reputation for high service standards to both candidates and clients. We supply permanent or temporary staff to all areas of business covering a variety of different industry sectors.
