Transport Planner- General Haulage, IP22

We are seeking a results driven, astute Transport Planner who can implement and control the day to day operations for 50 x 44 tonne artic curtain sided vehicles as part of a vibrant and reactive transport team for the general haulage division. KEY RESPONSBILITIES * Plan vehicles and loads daily to ensure best utilisation and correct vehicles used also to ensure WTD and driver hours regulations adhered to. * Using the satellite vehicle tracking system, monitor vehicle locations in relation to customer delivery and collection times. * Manage backloads to maximise fleet utilisation. Understand fleet capacity in terms of volume, weight and vehicle restrictions. * Monitor UK traffic flow using travel websites and road cameras. Communicate potential issues to drivers to enable them to divert where possible. * Proactively communicate with customers regarding any delays to booking times and waiting times at collection and delivery sites. * Proactively communicate with drivers regarding changes to plan and additional customer requirements. * Communicate planned work for drivers ensuring information is imparted accurately and completely. * Process digital tachographs for drivers and vehicles, maintaining digital and associated paper records and analogue tachographs in line with current European driver regulations. * Carry out Licence checks on a bi-annual basis. * Communicate weekly record of driver hours to ensure ongoing compliance with the Working Time Directive. * Prepare and issue driver delivery documentation and equipment, including maps and delivery instructions / requirements. * Book in and check delivery points and acquire any information unique to delivery destination. Including arranging transhipping details or trailer drop places as required. * Plan vehicles for inspection / service / repairs as required and liase with garage. * Create jobs on Traffic Management System - deliveries / collections. * Liaise with customers to organise loading of correct vehicles and trailers and time to be loaded, via telephone and email. * Carry out driver de-brief and training as required. SKILLs REQUIRED * Good UK road network and national geographic knowledge essential * Work as part of a team * Flexibility to working hours and some weekend work * Computer literate * National CPC is desirable but not essential