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Transport Administrator / Planner
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 Administrator / Planner for one of their global, successful clients in the Edinburgh area. Someone who holds a current 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 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) /

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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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