Position: Specialist Haulage Transport Planner
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday to Friday - Rotating shift pattern (starting between 6am-9am)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus
Our client seeks an experienced Specialist Haulage Planner to join their strong and reputable team. Our client, founded over 30 years ago, employs over 600 staff and operates from 4 strategically located facilities.
This role is for planning Out-of-gauge movements (wide, long, high loads), Curtainside vehicles, Flatbed and Low loaders. So the ideal candidate will need to have solid knowledge and proven experience in this specialist area of transport planning.
Your key responsibilities as a Specialist Haulage Transport Planner:
Plan and coordinate the transportation of oversized and out-of-gauge cargo shipments
Plan and coordinate Flatbed, Low loaders and Curtainside vehicles
Routing and scheduling vehicles efficiently and effectively to optimise fleet utilisation
Obtain necessary permits and approvals for transporting oversized cargo
Develop cost-effective transport solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards
Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
Dispatching and debriefing drivers
Solid WTD knowledge
Hands on coordination of emergency response and resolution of road incidents
Liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure the operation runs smoothly and cost-effectively
Completing all administration tasks and dealing with infringements, so good attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of information
Maintaining company policies and proceduresRequirements:
Proven experience in handling oversized and Out of Gauge cargo - ESSENTIAL
Proven experience planning Flatbed and low loader vehicles
Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and permit requirements
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to prioritise workload
TOPS - Highly desirable
HIAB Planning advantageous
Container planning desirable, (booking VBS slots, arranging the release, collection and delivery of containers)
HIAB Planning advantageous
Container planning desirable, (booking VBS slots, arranging the release, collection and delivery of containers)
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