Loader and Transport Planner

Overview

To coordinate the efficient planning and scheduling of transport activities while carrying out loading and dispatch operations to ensure goods are prepared, loaded, and delivered safely, accurately, and on time. The role is responsible for liaising with drivers, customers, and internal departments to support the smooth running of daily logistics operations, whilst maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Attend the daily production meeting, produce the delivery schedule, and communicate vehicle requirements to Archbold Logistics.
• Co-operate with the Sales and Production teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles and as required.
• Ensure all vehicles are loaded safely with the use of loading conveyors when appropriate.
• Maintain adequate delivery pallets and control booking in and out.
• Ensure customer orders are correctly delivered OTIF (On Time In Full).
• Ensure all goods are scanned on to vehicles and paperwork retained.
• Bank vehicles in and out of the yard and ensure all banksmen are trained and authorised to do so.
• Operate the FLT to assist loading / unloading as required if licensed.
• Ensure all POD’s are returned to site and filed. Chase any overdue paperwork from customers and Archbold to ensure adequate POD is maintained within 48 hours of delivery.
• Ensure all delivery paperwork is processed correctly.
• Oversee goods inwards, ensure delivery notes match the goods being delivered and note any damages or shortages on the paperwork and inform the purchaser immediately.
• Undertake any other reasonable request by senior management.
• The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and will be amended from time to time or as required.

SHE

• Ensure all Quality and Health and Safety standards are maintained, and correct procedures are operated within the department.
• Assist with the review and writing of risk assessments and SWP’s and ensure that they are followed for the department.
• Ensure housekeeping standards provide a safe and healthy working environment.
• Schedule an external contractor to attend site at least annually to clear the yard separation tank.
• Daily maintenance of the transport yard and the drain gullies are kept clear.
• Keep fire exits and escape routes clear at all times.
• Report any Hazards, Accidents / Incidents / Near misses.
• Maintain transport employee training records and request refresher or new training as required.
• Attend monthly Health and Safety Meetings.

Knowledge, Experience and Competence

• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Highly accurate.
• Flexibility.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full driving licence.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Desirable - Fork Lift Licence

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Loading: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person