Junior Planner - Aprolis UK

Aprolis UK are actively seeking a Junior Planner to support the planning and effective coordination of deliveries and collections. The role includes route planning, driver scheduling and administrative support to the Transport Managers. The role will help ensure efficient service delivery, compliance and effective communication with Drivers and Customers.

Responsibilities

Route planning; Driver scheduling; Administrative support to the Transport Managers; Ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance; Effective communication with Drivers and Customers; Planning of local/national movements for Forklift trucks and specialist materials handling equipment to customers and dealer network; Resourcing correct transport requirements externally for the group, keeping sub-contract work from preferred suppliers to a minimum; Efficiently utilising Impacts own fleet specialist articulated lorries; Arranging all loads in correct order for weight and delivery time in accordance with legislation and VOSA; Processing transport delivery and collection details from operations and sales on a daily basis to co-ordinate internal and external transport; Management of drivers' overtime, nights out, holidays and sickness; Daily liaison with personnel across different levels (Rental controllers, sales team and management); Performing any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time within the scope of knowledge, skills and ability

Requirements

Attention to detail/accuracy; Good geographical knowledge; Proficient in computer literacy; Ability to work without direct supervision; Adaptable approach to work/training/working hours; Conscientious and reliable with adaptable attitude; Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information; Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure; Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines; Able to work on own or as part of a team; Certificate of professional competence; Holder of full clean driving licence (Car); Holder of HGV/LGV Class 1/2 Licence; Proactive decision maker