Transport Route Planner (Night Shift)
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Derby, Derbyshire | United Kingdom
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Transport Route Planner (Night Shift)
- Castle Donington, Derby, United Kingdom}
- Permanent
- £30000.00 to £32000.00 £30,764.86 / year
Here at Breezemount, we are market leaders in the 2-person home delivery service. We work with international brands such as IKEA, andour aim of “getting it right first time, every time”, underpins everything we do!
This role plays a key part of the planning system, building and planning home delivery routes to customers for own fleet and sub-contractor vehicles ensuring maximum use of resources in a cost-effective manner.
As our Transport Route Planner you will be responsible for:
- planning orders / delivery routes using company or Client provided software including but not limited to Paragon Route Planning in accordance with Client deadlines and parameters.
- maintain master data within Paragon, updating sites, delivery vehicle resources, shift patterns and mapping data in line with business requirements
- use site and driver feedback to amend and update mapping to include regional ‘rush hour’ zones and vehicle restrictions
- monitor and review activity levels to identify potential cost reduction/efficiency opportunities
- update KPI information and management reporting as required.
The role is a full time, permanent and home-based position working on night shift 40 hours per week on a 7-week rolling rota as detailed below:
- first block of 7 weeks - working Monday to Friday, days off Sat and Sunday;
- second block of 7 weeks - working Saturday to Wednesday, days off Thursday and Friday.
Shift times: 18.30pm – 03.00am.
What are we looking for in our ideal Transport Route Planner ?
You will be computer literate with planning experience looking to develop your skills and abilities working in a fast-paced environment.
You will also have:
- knowledge of routing and driving hour's legislation
- experience of planning in Paragon software desirable, ideally in a home delivery environment
- sound geographical knowledge of the UK transport infrastructure
- advanced MS Excel skills
- ability to work to strict deadlines and make decisions whilst under pressure.
The Benefits!
In addition to statutory holidays and pension contribution, as a valued member of our team you will benefit from:
- Life Insurance (2x annual salary)
- Health Care Cash Plan (upon successfully completion of probationary period)
- Employee Assistance Program including mental health support, virtual GP, online consultations
- Additional Holidays based on Length of Service
- Enhanced Pay for Paternity and Maternity Leave
- Discounts on Car Leasing
We hope you have enough information about the role in order to apply.
Breezemount Services are an equal opportunities employer.
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