Jobs in Barlby

A vacancy has arisen within the Transport department for a Transport Planner, working alongside the existing members of the Transport team.You will join them on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Our client is the leading supplier of fitted kitchens and bedrooms for new build homes with a market share of over 50%. They supply leading housebuilders such as Barratt and Taylor Wimpey, as well as developers of inner city high rise projects and social housing providers where a diverse product range and outstanding service sets them apart. Their investment in the largest field based team in the industry, along with outstanding manufacturing capabilities, delivery process and after-sales service means they have built strong long-term relationships with their customers. They are an Equal Opportunities company and abide by the Equalities Act 2010.

The Transport Planner role:

This position will suit a person with transport and vehicle routing knowledge.

Working hours will be 12.00pm – 8.30pm Monday to Friday.

The key responsibilities of their Transport Planner will include:

Planning the drivers and fleet both onsite and at the regional out-based depots to achieve set planned deliveries nationwide.

Efficient routing of the fleet to maximise and maintain customer service whilst ensuring legal compliance with driver working hours and fuel utilisation.

Assisting the rest of the team in other functions within the office.

In order to succeed in this Transport Planner role, you must have:

A good national geographical knowledge would be an advantage.

Experience of planning vehicles nationwide.

A background in transport.

You will be:

Computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Able to manage your own work time to achieve timed daily duties.

Able to work within a small team.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become their Transport Planner then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, they’d love to hear from you