Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days

Salary: £32,450 Per Annum

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join our Carlisle depot. As one of our Transport Planners you will be playing a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the wider Stobart network, whilst complying with legal responsibilities.

Job responsibilities of Transport Planner include:

• Effective management and planning of drivers, through on-going communication and using our state-of-the-art transport software
• Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers); ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (Working Time Directive and EU drivers’ hours regulations)
• To ensure the daily plan is completed in real time managing resources effectively; maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost
• Ensure that our internal tracking systems are kept organised and updated to an exceptional standard
• Make regular use of in-house planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency
• Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of our fleet (including utilisation and costing)
• Constantly communicate with our customer service teams and drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained

What kind of person are we looking for?

• As the successful candidate you will be able to work on your own initiative, with the willingness to resolve complex issues.
• You should be able to comfortably organise your own workload and will be able to work in a pressurised environment to meet key deadlines. 
• You should be PC literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word in particular.
• You must also have at least 2 years’ experience in a transport and logistics environment. 

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - Competative Hoilday Entitlement 
• Pension - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer contribution
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!  
• Fitness - your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership 

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!