Transport Planner

Job Title: Transport PlannerLocation: Brentwood, EssexSalary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum including the benefits below, depending on experienceJob Type: Permanent / Full-Time (Office Based)Who are Windsor Waste Management?Windsor Waste Management is a market leader in the asbestos disposal and hazardous waste management industry. With our expertise, we work with the construction, demolition and related industries across the UK providing storage, collection and disposal solutions for asbestos, hazardous, construction and demolition wastes.Key to our success are professional and customer-oriented employees who take pride in the service they offer to our customers and enjoy being part of a committed team.Candidates must own vehicle/drive as office location is not accessible via public transport.Please note the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.About the Role:Working closely with the Operations / Transport Managers to ensure the effective operation of the Transport function, the Transport Planner will provide a cost effective and efficient service, to maximise profit and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:Individual Contribution:Daily routing/monitoring/forward planning of the vehicle/driver schedules in line with tachograph regulationsPrioritise tipping loaded bins in date order (oldest first)Produce, send and scan consignment notesBooking loads in with the relevant landfill sites, following correct processes for eachCarry out daily check-ins with drivers both AM & PM, ensuring that the office copies are updated with relevant information (breakdowns/delays/ETA's etc)Availability updates - 4 times per dayEnsuring that drivers are informed of special instructionsProvide instructions and guidance to drivers and assist with resolving any issues. Act as a point of contact for drivers to aid communication.First port of call dealing with customer queries/service updates/non-compliant wastesUpdate banners in Weighsoft when we're advised of changes to customer sitesDealing with wasted journeys to included manging the driver's work, liaising with the customer and updating WeighsoftRecord, action and report breakdowns accordinglyChecking in driver's paperwork to be completed by 9.30am on Monday and ad hoc throughout the weekEnsure that driver's issue Disclaimers when necessaryPutting vehicles on and taking off our Insurance when requiredEmailing customers to advise them of Overweight Bins within 24 hours of being made awareScanning driver's sheets in a timely mannerCompletion of spreadsheet to indicate relevant overtime, nights out and additional payments for payrollDaily update of the Productivity LogReview Waiting Time report and action as necessaryWeekly review of outstanding tickets to make sure all are accounted forCollate bin stocks for all sites and skip repairersReplenish/order new PPE as and when requiredAttend quarterly monthly driver's meeting and produce minutesChange gate codes and send round email communicationPayment of PCN's once approved and taxing of vehiclesAssistance with transport accreditations as requiredEnsuring the correct resources for a safe working environment are made availableAdditional Responsibilities:Undertake any reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the businessAbout you:Skills and Experience Required:Experience of waste transport operations is desirableExperience in managing a fast-paced administration function in a high-pressure environmentA very personable 'can do' attitudeDemonstrates initiative and the ability to multi-taskExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPC literate with excellent working knowledge of IT systems, Microsoft Office suiteHGV Class 1 and ADR would be usefulFORS qualification or experience beneficialBenefits:As part of the Windsor family, you will receive:25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidaysPensionFree on-site parkingEmployee of the MonthActive company social programmeNO AGENCIESIf you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY.Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Distribution Controller, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Coordinator, Transport Supervisor, Logistics coordinator, Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator, Distribution Coordinator, Transport Operations Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator may also be considered for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ