Route Planner

Murray Recruitment, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire

Route Planner

£35000.00 - £40000.00

Murray Recruitment, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

, 22 Jan | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5670

Full Job Description

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Route Planner for our client in the industrial services sector in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and fast-paced organisation that delivers essential services across Scotland.


Overview


As a Route Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient scheduling and optimisation of transport operations. Working with cutting-edge planning software, you will create and manage routes that minimise costs, maximise efficiency, and meet customer needs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Designing, planning, and scheduling optimal routes for drivers, factoring in distance, load sizes, and costs.
  • Utilising route planning software and tools to improve route efficiency.
  • Accounting for variables such as traffic, weather, and vehicle capacity to ensure smooth operations.
  • Keeping accurate records of routes and making adjustments as necessary.
  • Resolving any issues or challenges that arise during the transportation process.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of local and regional transportation laws and regulations.
  • Coordinating with customers, clients, and drivers to provide real-time updates on transportation status and estimated arrival times, while addressing any concerns.
  • Continuously seeking improvements to enhance route planning efficiency.
  • Monitoring and managing vehicle tracking systems.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Route Planner or in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in mapping software, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of safety and transportation procedures.
  • A detail-oriented and organised approach to work.

Offering

  • Competitive Salary
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • A chance to work within an innovative and expanding organisation.


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About this company

Murray Recruitment

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Murray Recruitment Limited provides complete recruitment solutions as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We deliver a unique service to clients and candidates alike, we do this simply by listening and taking your needs and wants then tailoring our services so that we can provide a positive and successful experience.

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