Transport Planner

*Transport Planner, Nights**Coalville*At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a *Transport Planner, Nights *in our busy Coalville Depot. This position involves complete planning and scheduling for the Coalville operation and ensuring that the customer’s requirements are met.*The position of Transport Planner involves:** Planning and organising the activities of the Transport Operation, including the transition between the customers’ peak and off-peak activity periods.* Meeting on a regular basis with Transport Managers to ensure that we are operating efficiently.* Identifying and developing additional areas where we can add value to existing contracts.* Liaising with the warehouse to ensure that trailers and vehicles are available when required.* Communicating with internal and external customers with regards to the night operation.* Ensuring that vehicle activity is planned in the most efficient manner.* Ensuring that all contracted work is covered in line with customer expectations.* Ensuring that all drivers are fully debriefed at the end of the shift.* Meeting daily revenue targets per shift per vehicle.* Communicating collection times and delivery bookings with customers.* Adherence to policies and procedures within the Business Area.* Ensuring that our TMS system is updated and monitored.* Company Safe Systems of Work must be observed and followed at all times. This includes maintaining standards of personal hygiene, as detailed in SSOW and Company Rules Book, especially wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.*Essential Skills required for Transport Planner:** Previous experience of working within the Transport Warehouse and logistics industry.* Have a good understanding of legal compliance, driver’s hours and WTD's.* Leadership Skills.* Track record of leading successful change.* Proven experience in customer relationship management.* Ability to present to Senior Key contacts within the business and to the customer.* Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.* IT literate including MS Office. Strong analytic ability in review data and reports.*Why Gregory Distribution?** *Salary for Transport Planner is between £26,500pa - £28,000pa, Depending on Experience.** *Hours of work are Monday to Friday 19:00hrs – 04:30hrs.** *Additional holiday purchasing scheme\*** *Retail discounts with Hapi\*** *Retail Trust Wellbeing Support\*** *Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.** *Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.** *Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme\*** *Christmas Savings Club\*** *Black Circle Tyre discount\* ** *Leading industry qualifications\*** *Mobile phone discounts\*** *This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme. ** *Free Uniform.** *Strong culture of teamwork.**So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.**Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.**The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.**Interested applicants for the Transport Planner position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please call our Cullompton team on **0808 168 9048**External Website Applications: *You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.*Note to recruitment agencies: *We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We’ll be in touch if we need you.\*Subject to terms and conditionsJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £26,500.00-£28,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Additional leave* Company pension* Employee discount* Free parking* Health & wellbeing programme* Life insurance* On-site parking* Store discountSchedule:* Monday to Friday* Night shiftWork authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In personReference ID: R004217