Job Title: Transport (Traffic) Planner

Location: Purfleet, Essex

Salary: £30,000 per annum + Depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

The Company:

GC Distribution Ltd was established in 2005. As a family business, our goal is to offer a personal and caring service to all our clients and their freight movements, something that is a much forgotten aspect in today’s market by many operators. Here at GC we pride ourselves on the one thing we can offer that costs nothing but time and pride… good customer service.

The Role:

Previous experience planning within the transport industry is required and applicants will require basic level of computer skills to then be provided training on our systems.  Also have a good phone manner to help deal with customer queries. Hours are 12pm – 10pm Monday – Friday.

The Transport Planner will be part of our current transport office team. The duties within the role are broad and include a range of responsibilities which include but not limited to;

• Planning 35 + vehicles daily routes around Essex and East London
• Successfully plan the vehicles in such a way to minimise running costs and maximise vehicle revenue 
• Work ‘proactively’ with the planning, to avoid any delays on the delivery
• Communicate effectively with drivers, and other team members
• Monitor the vehicles throughout the day and adjust the plan to accommodate different situations
• Be able to work as a team but also be able to use initiative

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:    

• Maintain a positive company image when dealing with customers by phone or in person
• Gain knowledge of company processes and procedures

The Candidate:

The role is suited to an individual who is motivated, confident and willing to learn.

Key skills and experience:

• Experience planning in a transport office in the local area
• Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to take initiative
• Good time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Client Services, Customer Support, Customer Excellence, admin, office administrator, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Client Services, Customer Support, Customer Excellence, Logistics Administrator, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator may also be considered for the role.