Transport Planner Nights

We're looking for a Nights Transport Planner to work Monday to Friday (2000-0600). This is for our shared user network based in Leigh - you'll be planning specialist loads and palletised deliveries for the following day shift.,

• Day-to-day you will be to looking to produce an efficient routes for multiple depots and maintain excellent levels of customer service
• We'll need you to have accurate management of scheduling and company costings with the objective of minimising operational costs and optimising efficiency - we're always looking to improve
• You will ensure that all traffic planning activity is undertaken in line with legislative requirements and ensure compliance with Company Health and Safety requirements, highlighting any concerns to line management - ask us about our 'Road to Zero'
• Are you an 'out-the-box' thinker? We need you to be proactive in identifying and resolving any potential routing issues before they occur - can you find creative solutions for complex problems?
  
  Are you a Transport Planner that's familiar with planning multiple routes at any one time? Do you have exposure to planning routes for general haulage or pallet networks? If you're a positive individual that just wants to grow, read on, this could be for you!, If you have a background in general haulage or share user pallet networks this would be highly beneficial
• Great communication skills, you'll be cooperating with stakeholders throughout the network
• Previous planning experience is essential for this role
  
  XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.
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We're looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You'll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other benefits.