We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning and an interest to work within the recycling industry.

This position is responsible for planning and managing a designated region of our own commercial vehicle fleet and working towards carefully defined transport budgets and targets.

Working in Daventry, the successful candidate will be part of a close team and under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor.

This is a 12 month FTC maternity cover role.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage drivers & subcontractors remotely.

* Produce and deliver a daily fleet schedule by depot.

* Review and develop the work volumes and fleet resource requirements.

* Liaison with depot operations management.

* Assist with other day-to-day operational duties and problem solving.

* Provide a high level of professional service to ensure that orders are fulfilled and that excellent customer service is provided at all times..

* Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and Office Managers.

* Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require

* Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community

Key Skills / Competencies

* Exceptional organisational skills

* High level of attention to detail and accuracy

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Self-motivated, ambitious, flexible and adaptable

* Works with integrity and confidentiality

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to work within a fast paced office environment, and cope with pressurised circumstances.

* Experienced at managing and developing different relationships with both the internal and external stakeholders

* Team player with the ability to work on own initiative

* Excellent PC skills inc. Microsoft package skills.

* Experience of Transport Planning, preferably within the recycling industry

* Experience of KPI reporting to explain performance and target areas for improvement

Qualifications / Knowledge

* UK Geographical knowledge

* Financial knowledge in vehicle and driver costings

* Knowledge of providing transport freight quotations