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.
About this company
Murray Recruitment
View full company profileMurray 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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