Job Description

Transport Planner/Supervisor

Location: Newbridge, Edinburgh

Salary: up to £40k (with potential of a retention bonus)

Contract: Fixed term contact minimum of 9 months

Grafton Recruitment are looking for a Transport Planner/Supervisor for one of their global, successful clients in the Edinburgh area. Someone who holds a current Transport Manager CPC licence and has extensive knowledge within the logistics/planning background.

The role:

Day to day administration of transport paperwork and procedures

Ensuring transport legislation is adhered to regarding drivers fleet legislation

Analysing information to monitor performance

Ensuring all CCP requirements are carried out and monitored

Effective vehicle routing to ensure minimum cost and maximum customer satisfaction

Assisting the site meet business KPI relating to customer service

Fleet administration of vehicles, service records, defect process, workshop bookings

Check drivers on and off site to ensure customer service is maintained to a maximum

Understanding and complying to BRC, HACCP

Gave an active role in accident investigation, both persons and vehicles

Provide supervisory support for Administration/Drivers and Porters

Work with sub-contractors ensuring service levels are delivered

Ensuring efficient day to day use of personnel whilst ensuring all areas are appropriately staffed

Collate pallet information accurately

You will need:

Proven track record Warehouse/Distribution experience

Minimum 2 years in a warehouse /distribution environment

Current TM CPC Qualification

A solid knowledge of transport law

Being part of H&S committee

Excellent communication skills

Able to effectively handle shifting and multiple priorities.

Solid computer skills MS/ tracking systems/ Tacho software

Able to lead and influence employees

Take the initiative to lead and break new ground

Have a can-do attitude

Ability to make decisions even when they're tough

Deliver solutions to meet customer needs

Ability to plan projectsIf you meet the above criteria, please apply directly by clicking the link or contact Chloe Sims on (phone number removed) /

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Grafton office.

Grafton is part of Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited and we are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Nuerodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.

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