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Port Logistics

Job title:

Transport Planner - Portico Logistics

Salary:

Portico Logistics is part of the Portico family of companies. With more than 30 years in the industry, we get your goods to wherever they need to go.

Portico have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and professional individual to join Portico Logistics as a Transport Planner. 

The role is 40 hours per week plus on-call evening & weekend working on a rotational basis.

To apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate previous achievements in the following areas:

Responsibilities:

The purpose of the role is to plan and coordinate the utilisation of the fleet to ensure that all deliveries are made according to customer requirements. Part of a team of 3 Planners, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring all factors relating to driving hours and health and safety regulations, and to be the main point of contact for all Portico Logistics drivers. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in the transportation of both temperature and time sensitive, containerised short shelf-life products. 

Qualifications:

  • CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) or C+E Driving Licence would be beneficial but not essential.

Team / role:

Port Logistics

Experience & Skills

  • People management skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with excellent influencing and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of Transport/Driver legislation
  • Excellent use of IT, including excel and word
  • Exceptional Communication skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Decision making

Further Information:

  • Experience of logistics management / planning preferable in a port or related environment

Apply now

If you fit the profile, we want to hear from you. Apply today and the Portico Port Services team will be in touch.

Apply today

Written applications outlining your suitability for the post and a copy of your CV should be sent to: Lisa Blandford, Human Resources Assistant Portico House, 2 Prospect Rd, Portsmouth PO1 4QY.

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