Transport Planner

The Staffing Network is a logistics labour provider across the UK.

Due to internal restructuring, our client has an immediate vacancy for a Transport Manager based in Bedfordshire. The role is based in Bedford.

The role is working for a UK produce distributor based in Bedfordshire. The role is working as part of a team of Transport Planners, the business operates 7 days a week , 24 hours a day.

Key Responsibilities:

- Reporting to The Transport Manager

- Efficient, cost effective and compliant day-to-day planning of vehicles and drivers

- Management of resource availability to drive optimal Fleet Utilisation performance.

- Continual monitoring of Driver Performance programmes, aiming to improve driving style and MPG metrics.

- Engaging with various members of the Senior Leadership Team within the Group to ensure wider Group success.

About You:
- Ambitious and enthusiastic, with a passion for excellence.
- A Transport Manager’s CPC (National or International) is preferred however experience in a similar role would suffice
- Comprehensive knowledge of EU Driver’s Hours/WTD regulations required.

- Experience working in FMCG, preferably in Fresh Produce

- Proven track record of working in a team.

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