Transport Planner - London Gateway, Essex

Our client who are a transport Company are currently looking for an experienced Container Transport Planner to join their team at London Gateway.

As Transport Planner, you will be tasked to route plan company owned vehicles across the UK.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday | 08:00- 18:00 (1 hour break)

Day-to-day:

Routing company owned vehicles
You must plan routes as cost-effectively as possible
Plan routes in line with WTD and Drivers Hours
Ensure all customers are kept up to date
All necessary admin must be completed
You will be working with the Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standards
Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. costing, agreeing charge rates with contractors, queries in accordance with the companies' requirements.The Requirements:

Extensive Transport route planning skills
Container is experience required
Excellent geographical knowledge
Strong communication skills
TOPS, Destin8 and VBS Systems knowledge - required
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