WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Annual base Salary of Circa £37k per annum DOE – Client happy to discuss
Full time, permanent position from day one.
Monday to Friday working hours, optional hours of 6.30am -4.30pm or 7am – 5pm.
28 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
The best in training, upskilling and self-development
Based in Gateshead
Really relaxed, warm and friendly working environment.
Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.
Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth
Permanent position from day one
Warm, friendly and hugely supportive team backed my excellent senior leadership team
THE BUSINESS
Our fantastic client specialises within the Freight & Delivery industry. They pride themselves on their attention to detail and impeccable track record of delivering precise timed deliveries, time and time again. It is this track record and the reputation it created that allowed their company to grow from humble beginnings in the 1970s to the trans-European express company it is today, trusted, to ensure that aircraft and ships spares are dispatched and arrive exactly on time. They seek to appoint a talented transport planner to join their excellent team in Gateshead.
THE ROLE
Successfully manage an established and reputable HGV fleet
Successfully plan and maintain an HGV fleet
Ensure clear and pro-active communication with drivers and customers alike
Costing and planning routes for the HGV fleet
Ensuring excellent administration at all times throughout planning and execution
Laise with contractors as and when required
Representing our client’s brand in a professional and diligent manner at all times
Managing sub-contractors when required to do so THE PERSON
Proven experience working with HVG Fleet
Proven transport planning experience
Costings and financial experience in regards to transport planning
Extremely comfortable dealing with customers, drivers and clients
Previous route planning experience
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent planning ability
Knowledge and prior experience of curtain sizes and similar related aspects hugely beneficial
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Kyle at Westray Recruitment Group – (phone number removed)
Salary description
£37000.00 - £37000.00 per year