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9 the last 233 days, recently 2023-06-27
Responsibility
- night Traffic Planner - based at Uddingston G71 6PB or Longtown CA6 5LY
- responsible for planning within the G/ML postcodes
- plan all traffic routes for next day
Show more +50 - no direct responsibilities
- drivers, Subcontractors, Customer
- drivers, Subcontractors
- ensure agreed schedules are met and data recorded
- aware of and able to work according to requirements of the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme
- work with night 1st Line manager as required throughout shift, flag any issues that need escalated
- maximise vehicle efficiencies and revenue
- ensure all delivery’s routed in the most efficient way while ensuring agreed schedules are met and data recorded
- liaise with Longtown depot throughout the night as required
- in depth knowledge of G and ML postcode areas
- work with colleagues to monitor / push trunking operation through hub and deal with any issues that arise
- liaise with Customer Service/Admin to ensure that customers are notified of any changes to collections / deliveries
- communicate with night drivers as required
- team player with a can-do approach
- communicate with drivers and traffic teams as required
- brief own drivers and Subcontractor drivers of loading detail
- confident, strong personality
- monitor & update relevant systems as required
- maximise vehicle utilisation and profit margin on Core Fleet and Subcontractors
- monitor & Update relevant systems throughout night
- candidate Profile
- complete relevant traffic reports as required
- ensure paperwork and KPI information is kept up to date
- complete relevant traffic reports through night
- essential
- work with other WMA departments, Palletforce Members and Network
- liaise with customers and drivers, keeping a detailed record of actions
- responsible for ensuring efficient utilisation of vehicles, drivers and other resources while taking account of WTR and Drivers Hours Rules, vehicle weights and dimension, the Road Traffic Act; and the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme
- previous high volume transport planning experience
- responsible for ensuring efficient utilisation of vehicles, drivers and other resources while taking account of WTR and Drivers Hours Rules, vehicle weights and dimension and the Road Traffic Act
- to promote best practice in maintaining high levels of Customer Service
- ensure vehicle service plan is followed and vehicles are made available
- promote good practice
- positive can-do attitude
- effective management and planning of work from vehicles, drivers, collections and deliveries ensuring as efficient as possible taking into account customer requirements
- manage driver holiday plan and ensure cover is booked
- report any accidents / incidents to 1st Line Manager
- computer Literate
- report any health and safety issues including accidents to self
- desirable
- follow all site rules
- pallet network planning experience
- report any health and safety issue including accidents to self
- you must comply with all relevant legislation
- call Kevin Steel on 01698 814689 for more information
- undertake such other duties that are required from time to time commensurate with this position
- skills/Knowledge
- you must comply with all health and safety rules and regulations regarding the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
- promote Wm. Armstrong in line with current company values, beliefs and branding
- previous experience in high volume traffic planning is essential
Requirements
- ability to work in fast paced transport environment
- able to multi-task and think on your feet
- good geographical knowledge of G / ML postcode area
Show more +15 - develop a strong knowledge and understanding of Wm. Armstrong haulage operation and procedures
- previous experience in high volume traffic planning
- develop a knowledge of our customers locations, profile and product knowledge
- previous Pallet Network experience advantageous
- communication Skills
- ability to work to deadlines
- customer Care
- ability to work under pressure
- information Technology Skills
- good administration skills, with high attention to detail
- good IT skills
- good communication skills, both verbal and written
- flexible approach to work demands
- be a team player
- proficient in Microsoft packages
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