Transport Planner

Transport Supervisor required to join a well-established transport firm based at their head office in Heckmondwike.

In this role you will be part of a small team overseeing the construction haulage and logistics sector. Overseeing the planning of 33 vehicles. The ideal candidate will have excellent route planning experience with strong geographical knowledge. You will also be responsible for overseeing the distribution of goods, driver management and have an understanding of transport legislation.

• Working alongside the Transport Manager to plan routes to ensure deadlines are met in the most cost-effective way
• Maintain a good communication with internal and external stake holders
• Ensure that vehicles / drivers are compliant and up to date with laws and regulations
• Dealing with any conflicts or operational issues should they arise
• Using company's telematics software to monitor driver performance, provide feedback and support team with performance goals
• Using best practice processes / policies to improve operational and financial performance
• Preparing quotations with an understanding of costs involved performing a contract

• Minimum of 2 years route planning experience including good knowledge of UK roads
• Good understanding of Transport Management systems - Tachomaster, Fleetcheck, Vigo, Matrix Telematics, Aquarius
• Knowledge of up-to-date compliance / safety regulations
• An industry related qualification - CPC Transport Manager etc (Desired)
• FORS (Fleet Operating Recognition Scheme)

• Salary DOE - £28k - £32k
• Annual Net Profit Bonus
• Monday - Friday
• 45 hour working week - 9am-6pm
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Company Work Phone
• Company Pension
• Birthday Off
• Cycle to Work Scheme (TBC)
• Free Car Wash Facilities
• Smart Health App
• Employee Entertainment APP (Included Discounts + Promotions)

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.