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Countrystyle Recycling Ltd.

Transport Planner

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd., Kent, Washington, us, 98089


Role Information:

Countrystyle Recycling are proud to operate the largest independent fleet of modern waste management vehicles in Kent, London and the South East. Our fleet vehicles include dustcarts, skip trucks, hookloaders and bulk haulage lorries. Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our Rollon/ Skips department.

Working as a transport planner with us, you will develop an effective, profitable and compliant daily transport plan and manage fleet resources to ensure business requirements and customer satisfaction is delivered at all times.

Responsibilities:

To develop an effective, profitable and compliant daily transport plan and manage fleet resources to ensure business requirements and customer satisfaction is delivered at all times.

Review, allocate and schedule jobs for the Roll-on / skip fleet to maximise operational and logistical performance, using the Company’s planning and operating systems.

Liaise with drivers on a regular basis throughout the day to ensure effective vehicle resources are available and ensure safe vehicle operations.

Review and support the optimisation of fleet resources and operations to improve profitability and customer service, assisting Head of Rollons with analysis of Fleet KPIs.

Assist the Head of Rollon with transport activities, including the implementation of road transport compliance policies, standards and procedures.

Manage team of drivers in line with Company policies and procedures, including, where necessary, assisting with disciplinary matters.

Communicate with internal stakeholders, and external customers as required, to resolve all customer service queries.

Ensure that all queries within the transport operation are dealt with in a timely manner and in accordance with agreed service level agreements.

Ensure that fleet vehicles are available for scheduled services and compliant to use in all transport operations.

Co-ordinate with fleet workshops (internal and external) over maintenance of vehicle defects raised by drivers.

Input job requests raised via telephone and email accurately onto the AMCS system.

Liaise with Fleet Compliance team and coordinate the investigation of all road transport accidents.

Liaise with Health and Safety team and coordinate the investigation of all personal injury accidents, as well as risk assessments of operations and customer sites.

Ensure that all relevant toolbox talks issued by the Compliance team are delivered to the drivers in line with Company policy.

About You:

Strong organisational and planning skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent people management skills

Able to prioritise workload and work under pressure

Good geographic knowledge of London and the South East

Proficient with MS Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook

Full understanding of driver hours and driving regulations

Previous experience in a planning role in a busy transport office environment

Experience of dealing with internal and external customers and service providers

GCSE grade A-C level education

Demonstrate a positive and respectful attitude to others

Demonstrate teamwork and support of others

Versatility and willingness to learn

Desirable Experience:

Knowledge of AMCS operating systems

HGV Licence

Full understanding of the London Lorry Control, ULEZ and Congestion zone rules and regulations

Previous experience in the Waste industry

CPC

Benefits:

Life Insurance with access to GP24

Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Hours:8am-5pm Monday – Friday and 1 in 4 Saturdays

Salary:Competitive

How To Apply:Please send your CV & Covering Letter

to

hr@countrystylegroup.com .

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