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VTA Recruitment is recruiting a Transport Planner on behalf of our client based in Southport. They provide reliable and responsible waste management solutions for materials including liquids, solids, fuels and chemicals, as well as delivering a range of supporting services. They are fully accredited, offer nationwide coverage, and provide solutions across the following four key areas: Automotive, Marine, Chemical, Industrial & Manufacturing.

As a Transport Planner you will manage the daily operations of the companies’ BULK hazardous waste collection fleet – liquid artic vacuum and GP tankers.

Benefits:

* Company pension

* On-site parking

* Monday to Friday

* Full time - permanent

Key Responsibilities/Experience:

* Qualified and experienced transport planner

* Forward planning for 15 trucks

* Communication and driver management skills

* Data analysis and route planning for multi pick up

* Economics awareness and efficiency maximisation.

* Technical Proficiency, using software and proven UK geographic knowledge

* Ability to precisely analyse data and execute efficient routing

* Excellent communication skills, ability to interact with drivers, colleagues and customers

* Able to understand route building and recognise issues and optimise solutions

* Proven knowledge of transport regulations

* Able to change and accommodate the daily dynamics of fleet management

* Skilled in accurate daily reporting

Above all, we are looking for someone with the following qualities:

* Excellent communication skills, confidence to liaise with drivers, clients and team members.

* Methodical approach to problem solving and excellent attention to detail

* Ability to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis and reports

* Ability to work as a part of a team and under own initiative

* A “ Can Do Attitude” and willingness to succeed

Job Details:

* Southport (PR9)

* 40 hours per week

* Day Shift

* Monday to Friday

* £28k per annum