Transport Shift Planner

Job Location	Heathrow
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	33,000 - 35,000 per annum, inc benefits
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Transport Shift Planner for a well established niche sector Freight Forwarder. The role will be working in a Transport operation working various shifts..You will be responsible for coordinating a fleet of drivers to make collections and deliveries of time and temperature sensitive consignments across the UK.The successful candidate must hold a high level of concentration and attention to detail and the ability to understand and distribute varied information during critical and busy times. The role would dictate a flexible approach to both working hours andthe candidate must have the ability to and interact with associates at all levels.Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Allocations of collections and deliveries to UK driving team - arranging the transport of time critical and temperature controlled pharmaceutical shipments
Route planning as efficiently as possible, as well as arranging ad-hoc changes as required
Communicating to drivers the relevant information appropriate to the consignment
Preparation of Specialist packaging and temperature controlled consignments which include the filling of Liquid nitrogen dry shippers
Refurbishment of packaging and general warehouse duties
Downloading and processing of temperature control data

Candidate Requirements

Driver dispatch/controlling/transport planning experience
Previous experience in freight or courier industry
Extensive knowledge of the London and home countries, with a good general knowledge of the UK road network
Adaptable and able to perform well under pressure
Well-developed prioritisation skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Excellent problem-solving skills

What is offered:Basic Annual Salary: £30,917.40Shift Allowance: £1500.00Sign on Bonus: £2000.00Annual Bonus: 5%Employee Benefits:Pension scheme 4.5%As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.

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