Transport Planner

Are you an experiencedTransport Planner looking for your next permanent role?

We are currently recruiting for aTransport Planner to join our friendly team based at our Offices in Colchester, Essex. The focus of this role is to optimise all programs of works across the Tarmac sector of industries, maximising both volume and best economic source principals for transport and supplying units whilst delivering an industry leading service to all of our customers.

Main responsibilities:

As the successfulTransport Planner, you will report to the Distribution Supervisor and will be responsible for providing timely communication to all stakeholders, updating on planned solutions to program changes, overseeing daily and weekly programmes including Out of Hours works.

On a day to day basis, duties and responsibilities of theTransport Planner will include (not exhaustive):

Supporting fleet, transport planners and weighbridge staff to ensure high levels of vehicle utilisation and low levels of haulier queries
Ensuring that internal and external customers receive the high levels of service and communication
Cost effective distribution of Tarmac’s product to external and internal customers
Managing material service levels to customers through detailed pre planning of programmed works through regular communication with strategic customers
Reacting quickly and efficiently to unplanned events that affect adherence to program or planned service offering
Creating programs to enhance utilisation and efficiencies of internal and external fleet
Identifying and building effective links to external customers, supporting the area’s commercial strategy
Ensuring details of Capacity and forward programme and plans are communicated effectively to all stakeholdersThe role of Transport Planner is a Monday - Friday role with a rostered Saturday AM in rotation (Saturday is worked from home). We have core hours but start and finish times can be earlier or later around these to operate a team balance

The ideal candidate:

The idealTransport Planner will have experience of working in a similar role and environment as well as:

Experience of health and safety procedures
Ability to build working relationships with customers
The ability to deal with stakeholders and customers of varying levels
Experience in planning programmes of work
Strong IT knowledge and Experience
Ability to constantly reprioritise and manage your own workload, along with supporting the wider team
Exceptional communication skills both verbally and in electronic formatWhy Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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