Transport Planner
Swansway Group Fleet, Weston Service Road, Crewe, CW1 6JS
Automotive
£26,000 - £28,000 DOE plus bonus and overtime
Permanent
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for a Transport Planner to join our team at our Fleet department in Crewe, reporting into the Group Fleet Director you will be working as part of a large team responsible for planning delivery of our new vehicles and preparation to several of our large fleet contracts to ensure our customers can take delivery of their new vehicles on the agreed delivery date.More about the role
Responsible for route efficiency. Lead review process & compliance to optimise schedulesWorking pro-actively to reduce missed time-slots & late deliveries
Ensuring any transport issues arising from customers & drivers are resolvedBriefing & De-Briefing drivers
Managing our third party companiesCompleting monthly checks
Monitoring complaintsChecking insurance
More about you
Excellent organisation skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.IT skills, a good level of technical proficiency
Excellent geographical knowledge of UK road networkPersonable nature with a positive approach to their work
A bit more about the Family
Founded in 2003 by Michael Smyth and his three sons, David, Peter and John, Swansway has grown from five motor dealerships in Cheshire and the West Midlands to the 20 dealerships we have today. From Birmingham in the South to Carlisle in the North we partner with eleven brands including; Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Honda and many more.We're expanding our own-brand, Motor Match our used sites, and we don't stop at dealerships; we operate four Volkswagen Group Trade Part Centres, an Accident Repair Centre, a Group Fleet Sales Centre and an eBay shop re-cycling obsolete parts. All this is supported by our Head Office in Crewe.
But, it's not what we do that makes us the company we are, it's how we do it; it's our family heritage that sets us apart, with the Smyth family playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the business; we genuinely care about our customers and our Swansway family and that makes us a great place to work. We live by our caring, honest and proud values which is why our long service boards are brimming with names who've been with us five, ten and fifteen years!
Benefits of working for Swansway Group
Holidays that increase with length of serviceYour Birthday off
Company Pension SchemeDeath in Service Benefit
Long service recognitionAnnual flu jab
Discounts on products and services that extend to your family and friendsCycle to work scheme
Employee recruitment referral paymentsEmployee assistance programme and counselling service
Occupational health servicesFlexible working patterns
Car Benefit Scheme for employee or familyWhen you join Swansway, you're joining a family; so, if you enjoy, and thrive, in an inclusive family atmosphere, apply to join us now!
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