Carntyne Transport's continually expanding as we move forward consolidating our position as a leading logistics provider. We look to recruit the best people, with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience to drive the company forward. We offer full training and will assist employees so that each member of staff reach their full potential.
Carntyne Transport is an equal opportunities employer and select personnel purely on suitability for the job.
Current Vacancies:
Distribution Transport Planner
An excellent opportunity has arisen at John G Russell (Transport) Ltd for a Distribution Transport Planner to work from our site in Coatbridge.
The successful candidate will organise and control the daily transport operation to meet all legal requirements, provide a timely and cost effective delivery service, whilst promoting team work in a people orientated environment.
Shift Monday to Friday - Hours variable.
Main accountabilities to include but not be limited to:
• Liaise with customers and drivers to ensure that their operational requirements are being met.
• Planning routes ensuring that all resource is fully optimised in the most cost effective manner.
• Managing and developing drivers, dealing with any absence disciplinaries and grievance issues according to legislation and company policies.
• Organising and controlling the allocation of vehicles to achieve weekly targets effectively within delivery schedule.
• Monitoring the allocation of driver workloads to meet agreed delivery schedules whilst achieving KPI`S.
• Produce daily reports to monitor the transport activities to ensure effective capture of costs and revenue generated.
• Supporting the others within the transport team to ensure the smooth running of the overall transport operation.
• Conducting return to work interviews and absence management meetings.
• Promoting company health & safety and employment policies within the transport operation.
The ideal candidate will:
• Possess the ability to plan ahead and work on own initiative.
• National CPC (desirable)
• Up to date knowledge of WTD, tachographs and related legislation.
• Up to date knowledge of H&S requirements.
• Excellent customer service and influencing skills.
• Experience of leading a team of drivers.
• Conversant with all MS Office applications
For more details or to apply please contact tom.lawson@johngrussell.co.uk
Rail Terminal – Depot Operations Manager (based at Barking)
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Depot Operations Manager to join the team and play a critical role in further developing our Rail Terminal business at Barking. The successful candidate will be responsible for all terminal activity but with particular focus on rail.
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In return, we will offer you a competitive salary, company car and other excellent benefits including healthcare. You will also have the opportunity to develop a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading private logistics companies.
In the first instance, please e-mail your CV to margaret.thomson@johngrussell.co.uk