Transport Planner Ellesmere Port, Wirral £32,000 - £33,000 (Pro Rota)   Monday – Friday, 6 am – 3 pm OR 8 am – 5 pm   Temporary Position I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a blue chip business that specialises in European and Global bulk & container freight.   They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning for UK container loads and bulk tippers. The Candidate; Proven experience of working in a similar transport planning position Route planning experience within a container or bulk tipper operation is advantageous Experience of working within a fast paced, busy transport office Good knowledge of EU driver's hours and working time regulations   Knowledge of port operations (desirable)   Strong customer service skills Flexible approach Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Competent decision making Good geographical knowledge of the North West and UK Duties and Responsibilities; Route planning for container and bulk loads for UK wide distribution Monitoring driver performance Assist with driver briefs and debriefs Collation of POD’s & completion of invoicing summaries Ensure all transport jobs are inputted into the system Review driver routes and plan to maximise efficiency Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays Daily planning and management of all subcontractors Provide the communication link between customers and drivers Supervising and managing driver workloads Managing your driver’s daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours. Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service Investigating failed services and looking into ways to resolve site issues If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data – These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG