Salary:£36,400,risingto £40,000aftersuccessful6-monthprobation Shifts: 4 on 4 offDayShift:08:0018:00 x 2MidShift:12:0022:00 x1NightShift:20:0008:00 x 1 (this shift is working from home post training)RoleOverviewWeareseekingadynamicTransportLogisticsPlannertojoinourfast-pacedoperationalteam.Thisroleiscentraltoensuringtheeffectiveplanning,coordination,andexecutionoftime-criticalvehiclemovementsandfieldtechniciansupportacrossanationalnetwork.Workingcloselywithdrivers,fieldteams,andclients,youllplayavitalroleindeliveringoperationalexcellenceunderpressure. Thispositionsuitscandidateswithabackgroundinlogistics,emergencyresponseplanning,utilitiescoordination,fleetoperations,orsimilarroleswhereprioritisationandhighservicestandardsarekey. KeyResponsibilitiesOperationalschedulingofvehiclefleetinlinewithservicelevelagreementsandcompliancerequirementsAllocatedriversandvehiclestoplannedandreactivetaskswithafocusontime-criticalexecutionRespondtourgentcustomerrequirementsduringandoutsidecorehours,maintainingprofessionalismunderpressureProvidetimelyandaccuratejobinstructionstofieldstaff,detailingequipment,accessrequirements,andservicetimelinesLiaisedirectlywithinternalteamsandclientstomanageservicechanges,incidents,andescalationsMonitorandensurecompliancewithDrivers'HoursRegulationsandWorkingTimeDirectivePlanforandsupportemergencylogisticsdeployments,ensuringeffectiveuseofresourcesAssistwithjobcostingandtravelarrangements,includingaccommodationbookingsformobileteamsSupportbottle/courierdeliveryplanningasneededbothplannedandreactiveTrackandresolveservicecomplaintsordelivery-relatedissueswithtactandprofessionalismCollaboratewithworkshopstafftomanagevehicleavailabilityformaintenance,servicing,andMOTsLogandescalateanyreportedvehicledefectsorissuesinatimelymannerUpholdcompanyandlegalobligationsregardinghealthandsafety,dataprotection,andconfidentialitySkills &ExperienceRequiredMinimum2yearsexperienceinHGVTransportLogistics,fleetplanning,orfieldresourcecoordinationStrongunderstandingofDriversHoursLegislationandvehicleroutingprinciplesExcellentcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementskills (verbalandwritten)HighattentiontodetailandabilitytoremaincalmunderpressureProficientinMicrosoftOffice (Excel,Word,PowerPoint)andcomfortablewithschedulingtoolsProactive,solutions-drivenmindsetwithapassionforservicedeliveryAbilitytohandlemultipleoperationaldemandssimultaneouslyExperienceworkinginsectorsinvolvingemergencyresponse,utilitycoordination,ormulti-sitelogisticsisbeneficial,thoughnotessentialBenefits (subjecttoeligibility &probation)23daysannualleaveplusBankHolidaysCompanypensionschemeProfitshareElectricvehiclescheme (withfreeon-sitecharging)Inclusive,respectfulworkplacecultureReportingto:LogisticsManager Weareanequalopportunitiesemployerandcommittedtofosteringadiverseandinclusiveworkingenvironment.Ifyouthriveunderpressure,enjoysolvingreal-worldproblems,andwanttomakeagenuineimpactinadynamiclogisticsenvironment,wedlovetohearfromyou.TPBN1_UKTJ
Job Title
Logistics Planner