Are you an experiencedTransport Planner looking for your next permanent role? We are currently recruiting for aTransport Planner to join our friendly team based at our Offices in Colchester, Essex. The focus of this role is to optimise all programs of works across the Tarmac sector of industries, maximising both volume and best economic source principals for transport and supplying units whilst delivering an industry leading service to all of our customers.Main responsibilities:As the successfulTransport Planner, you will report to the Distribution Supervisor and will be responsible for providing timely communication to all stakeholders, updating on planned solutions to program changes, overseeing daily and weekly programmes including Out of Hours works.On a day to day basis, duties and responsibilities of theTransport Planner will include (not exhaustive):Supporting fleet, transport planners and weighbridge staff to ensure high levels of vehicle utilisation and low levels of haulier queriesEnsuring that internal and external customers receive the high levels of service and communicationCost effective distribution of Tarmac’s product to external and internal customersManaging material service levels to customers through detailed pre planning of programmed works through regular communication with strategic customersReacting quickly and efficiently to unplanned events that affect adherence to program or planned service offeringCreating programs to enhance utilisation and efficiencies of internal and external fleetIdentifying and building effective links to external customers, supporting the area’s commercial strategyEnsuring details of Capacity and forward programme and plans are communicated effectively to all stakeholdersThe role of Transport Planner is a Monday - Friday role with a rostered Saturday AM in rotation (Saturday is worked from home). We have core hours but start and finish times can be earlier or later around these to operate a team balanceThe ideal candidate:The idealTransport Planner will have experience of working in a similar role and environment as well as:Experience of health and safety proceduresAbility to build working relationships with customersThe ability to deal with stakeholders and customers of varying levelsExperience in planning programmes of workStrong IT knowledge and ExperienceAbility to constantly reprioritise and manage your own workload, along with supporting the wider teamExceptional communication skills both verbally and in electronic formatThe role is based at Colchester, Essex and is easily commutable from Tiptree, West Mersea, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Bentley, Braintree, Witham, Ipswich, Sudbury, Halstead, Chelmsford and the surrounding areas.At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Why usAlong with the role ofTransport Planner, we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and MenopauseTraining and development opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.@Tarmac @Tarmaccareers #Tarmac #Tarmaccareers #Planner #Transport #Customers #Distribution
