Job Description
<p>Armstrong Knight are very pleased to be working with a forward thinking and progressive company which has been serving the vehicle salvage and disposal industry for over 50 years. It provides the best and most effective vehicle salvage collection and disposal service for UK based: insurance companies, fleet hire and more. They have an expanding network of UK sites with employees and sites across the UK and they are now looking for an experience Transport Planner to join their team.</p><p>Our Client are looking for full-time permanent Transport Planner for their Canvey site. Reporting to the Transport Planner Team Leader, the role, which is critical to the success of the transport department.</p><p>The purpose of the role is to manage the daily vehicle collections based on insurance company instructions through a combination of company owned trucks and sub-contractors. The planner would look to maximise collection capacity by effectively utilising our fleet of transporters and topping up routes where applicable.</p><p><strong>What will this role involve?</strong></p><ul><li>To be responsible for routing collections for their own designated area incorporating deliveries and returns where possible and preferable to do so.</li><li>To understand the importance of how this role is closely associated with the Driver bonus scheme</li><li>To fully understand and be familiar with all Driver processes, procedures and legislative requirements including the working time directive</li><li>To communicate thoroughly with the HBC Drivers regarding their collections, returns and deliveries</li><li>To manage sub-contractor selection and activity including timely notification to the sub-contractor of required collections and deliveries. The planner would ensure that collections are carried out within the terms of the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA) and on collection that HBC is notified</li><li>To understand all aspects of the planning department including specialist and small lorry collection processes in order to provide cover for this department as and when required.</li><li>Carry out other transport specific duties as directed by the Transport Planner Team Leader.</li><li>Understanding the process of routing work through the Driver’s hand-held devices</li></ul><p><strong>Skills Required</strong></p><p>Working in a fast-paced transport office, the suitable candidates must be able to understand the vehicle collection process from instruction to delivery to yard, and work within a clearly defined set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</p><p>The successful applicant should also have knowledge of road transport and UK geography, understand driving issues (including Driver tacho hours), have good communication skills, be self-motivated, organised, resilient, flexible, be detail orientated and be able to use their initiative.</p><p>The successful candidate should demonstrate a willingness to review and suggest improvements to the Driver and vehicle routing applications.</p><p>Working hours are Monday to Friday; 37.5 hours a week, working 7.5 hours per day between the business hours of 8.00am – 5.30pm (with an hour lunch break), the agreed start and finish times will be determined by the reporting Manager and in line with the needs of the business.</p><p>A comprehensive induction programme including training on the role will be provided.</p><p><p>I just want to say thank you so much Georgia for all your help with this position you have sent us some great candidates and the Directors are very impressed with Armstrong Knight and your work, if we have any future positions we will be coming straight to you. </p><p>Many thanks again for all your hard work.</p> PA to The Partners </p><p><p> I received a call from Luke after uploading my CV to an online job site, we spoke on the phone and I felt that Luke was very personable and we built a strong rapport which built my trust in him as my consultant. After speaking to him about what job I was looking for and sending him an updated version of my c.v it wasnt long before I received a call from Luke with a job interview. The job was everything I had asked for! Amazingly the day after my interview I was told I had the job. Luke was great at negotiating my Annual pay and working hours. My life has completely transformed in such a short space of time, I love my new job and I also get more time in the evenings with my daughter. I cant thank Luke enough. He still checks in with me regular to make sure im doing OK.10/10. Thank you Luke! </p> Leanne </p><p><p>I would have no hesitation whatosoever in recomending the outstanding service that we have received from Armstrong Knight, whom we have used exclusively for the last two years. </p><p>They have demonstrated a thorough understanding of our business and have consistetly found us exceptional staff ,who have proven to be valuable additions to the company. </p> Group Financial Director-National Property Group </p><p><p>As you are aware in the last 20 months you have been our exclusive supplier of recruitment services and have provided seven new members of staff at senior level or below. Your understanding of our needs and identification of suitable candidates has been impeccable and all of them have been excellent additions to our team, and in that period all have grown as individuals and have contributed positively to our business. We are happy to continue our arrangement and heartily recommend you to others, and will be in contact in the near future.</p> E B Niman </p><p><p>I just want to say thank you so much Georgia for all your help with this position you have sent us some great candidates and the Directors are very impressed with Armstrong Knight and your work, if we have any future positions we will be coming straight to you. </p><p>Many thanks again for all your hard work.</p> PA to The Partners </p><p> I received a call from Luke after uploading my CV to an online job site, we spoke on the phone and I felt that Luke was very personable and we built a strong rapport which built my trust in him as my consultant. After speaking to him about what job I was looking for and sending him an updated version of my c.v it wasnt long before I received a call from Luke with a job interview. The job was everything I had asked for! Amazingly the day after my interview I was told I had the job. Luke was great at negotiating my Annual pay and working hours. My life has completely transformed in such a short space of time, I love my new job and I also get more time in the evenings with my daughter. I cant thank Luke enough. He still checks in with me regular to make sure im doing OK.10/10. Thank you Luke! </p> Leanne