Murphy is recruiting for a Logistics Planner to work with Murphy Plant at Ollerton.
Murphy Plant is committed to delivering a plant hire service that is simple, safe, efficient and reliable.
We manage and maintain more than £100 million worth of innovative, best in-class plant, transport and specialist equipment and our work spans multiple sectors. Our inventory includes over 15,000 assets, ranging from small tools to piling rigs, alongside our award-winning vehicle fleet which includes one of the UK’s most comprehensive collection of crawler cranes. Our broad range of equipment also includes specialist assets for ground engineering, pipeline testing, tunnelling, rail and more.
As a Transport Planner, you will be a key member of our team, playing an integral part in the success of the business. We are looking for a highly organised, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced ever-changing environment. The ideal candidate will be a natural communicator with a positive, proactive attitude, eager to contribute to the growth of the company and be part of our winning team.
A day in the life of a Murphy Transport Planner
- Manage and coordinate transport activities, ensuring smooth operations and efficient scheduling of drivers.
- Monitor incoming emails and work requests, identifying and taking appropriate action.
- Process new jobs requests, liaising closely with sites and our hire teams.
- Act as a communication link between site and drivers, ensuring timely updates of any changes as they occur.
- Allocate jobs to drivers, providing them clear instructions.
- Manage and adapt daily schedules to account for transport issues and changes.
Still interested , does this sound like you ?
- Experience in HGV transport route planning is essential, ideally with knowledge of abnormal loads and driver hours.
- Excellent geographical knowledge.
- Experience within the construction industry with knowledge of construction plant and equipment an advantage.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well-organized with excellent administration skills.
- Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint and email platforms such as Microsoft Outlook.
What’s in it for you?
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
- Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960464 to discuss in more detail.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK