Current Vacancies
Bishop Sutton HQ
Night Transport Planning Assistant (BS39)
Night Transport Planning Assistant (BS39)
£14.45 per hour
Full time , Permanent
5 day week between Sunday – Saturday 22:00 -06:30
Our transport team are seeking a full time, permanent planning assistant to work with the planning co-ordinator to ensure the smooth overnight running of the transport department.
Daily Tasks:
The purpose of the role is to plan and adjust routes based on staffing levels and customer demand, according to law and company standards. Leaving customers happy and confident with the service we have provided.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a transport office environment. They will have the ability to communicate with colleagues from multiple departments including drivers, night operatives and management. They will complete administrative tasks to a high standard, using their office systems knowledge, such as preparation of driver documents and equipment, accurately inputting customers onto our transport planning tool and completing HR paperwork with drivers.
Planning of routes in an economical and cost effective way is paramount for this role whilst ensuring all orders are prepared in a timely fashion ready for the driver to commence their deliveries on time.
You will remain calm under pressure and have the ability to adapt plans at short notice whilst still providing the service level required by our customers so they are confident to ‘leave it with us’.
Benefits:
- Additional Day Off for Your Birthday
- Christmas Food Hamper
- Company Events
- Company Pension
- Death In Service Benefit
- Discounted Or Free Food
- Employee Discount
- Employee Perks Platform
- Enhance Maternity/Paternity Benefits
- Following 2 Years’ Service, Increased Annual Leave Entitlement and Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Free Parking
- Free Tea/Coffee and Fruit on Site
- Onsite subsidised staff catering van
- Referral Programme
- Training And Development Opportunities
- Wellness Programme
Schedule:
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to work night shifts
- Must be self-motivated
- Must be able to get to Bishop Sutton without relying on public transport
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
- Fresh Produce: 1 year (preferred)
- Transport office experience (Preferred)
- Microsoft office experience (Essential)
Work Authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bishop Sutton, Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)