Road Planner
26,000-28,000

We are currently recruiting for a Road/Rail Transport Planner to join our team in Cannock Depot.
As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for planning the fleet of vehicles, ensuring their maximum utilisation and customer satisfaction. Road/Rail Transport Planner Duties:
• Provide Rail booking support for road team and the wider G&W Road Platform.
• Control rail revenue, costing and system maintenance, released, clearance etc...
• Ensure timely and prompt communication lines between rail and road divisions
• Understand the planning and operators role to assist with cover and driver / customer liaison.
• Deal with customer queries relating to all aspects of the transport function from enquiries to job instructions and invoice queries.
• Assist/Cover the Key Account roles both with Rail support and the operational requirements.
• Dealing with operational and commercial phone calls in a professional and customer focused manner. Road/Rail Transport Planner Requirements:
• Transport planning experience (or equivalent) with strong organisational skills.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• TOPS experience - desirable but not essential
• Excellent IT skills.
• Good communication skills.

If you think that you are suitable for this Transport Planner role, please apply now! Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

Experienced Logistics Head of Transport Operations - must have a logistics transport planning background

This is a fast paced and constantly changing environment. The candidate must be outgoing, personable, a leader, team player, physically fit, think on their feet, a problem solver with excellent communication skills.  This is a hands on role.

 

£45,000 to £50,000 - salary dependent upon experience & benefits package

 

The successful candidate will work alongside our planning team being completely  accountable for the planning operation of the business, reporting into the Operations Director.

 

Experienced management skills in logistic multi drop planning are essential for this role, along with the can do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.  An outgoing personality, excellent communication skills, and good listening skills are essential. Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK is essential for this role with.

Knowledge and Experience required:

• Demonstrable excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable multi drop transport planning

• Confident in using Microsoft office applications and transport systems

• Have an excellent understanding of legal compliance, driver’s hours and WTD
• Working knowledge of vehicle telematic systems
• Strong Leadership Skills.
• Proven Management Experience
• Be able to demonstrate multidrop transport planning
• Manage all team working rotas physically covering where required
• Manage all team holiday ensuring roles are covered at all times
• Takes ownership of issues within the team, can lead and delegate effectively
• Working knowledge of transport/driver’s hours and regulations
• Understand the financial impact on operational decisions
• Holds a Full Transport Managers CPC

The candidate must have a minimum of;

• Management of Transport Planning ( 5 years )
• GCSE’s including Math's and English
• BTEC National Diploma or 2 A Levels – Desirable
• Office 365, MS word, and Excel competent
• Full Transport Managers CPC

 

 

Role Requirements

• Support management of the shift plans (24/7 operation), ensuring all necessary resources are available to meet the daily requirements. Oversee daily planning sheets ensuring all systems are up to date.
• Ensure all route planning is cost efficient
• Management of the daily operation working with the Operations Director leading the transport planning team.
• Oversee the transport planning team contacting drivers to understand delays, manage any ad-hoc issues and escalate where appropriate
• Management of planning team Pre Brief and De-brief drivers on the plan versus actual routes, noting and investigating any discrepancies
• Ensuring the team respond to customer queries both quickly and effectively (Internal and External)
• Communicate effectively and deliver excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
• Be able to train, nurture and develop existing and new team members
• Ensure Accurate completion of documentation to meet company procedures and legislative requirements.
• Proactively manage the driver’s daily plan with the planning team and ensure enough driving / duty time is available to complete the routes and meet delivery windows
• Oversee all routes that have been planned and ensure delays are kept to a minimum
• Be able to respond quickly to problems that arise, with swift cost effective solutions
• Engage positively with colleagues from all departments
• Work closely with the Transport Manager to ensure compliance is maintained throughout the operation
• Manage the transport planning rotas and holiday planner
• Manage training and development of the Transport Planning Team
• Take full accountability for the Transport Planning Team

Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

Transport Administrator

£21,000-£24,000

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of a Transport Administrator to work in their busy friendly transport office 6 miles from Evesham.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience in a logistics office.

Due to the rural location your own transport is essential for this role.

The Role - Transport Administration
• Effectively deal with telephone and e-mail requests from customers and colleagues, or ensure they are directed to a member of the team
• data inputting - completion of daily logs
• checking of paperwork
• chasing missing paperwork
• processing of POD's
• General Filing and admin duties
• working across departments
• Working as part of the general administration team

Desired skills
• Computer literate in office 365 including word and excel
• Be able to work on their own initiative
• Strong organisational skills
• A willingness to learn
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• Great attention to detail
• Multi-tasking abilities
Personal qualities
• Excellent team player
• Outgoing confident personality
• Able to work on your own initiative
• Adaptable and flexible
• Positive attitude and energy
Qualifications
A minimum of 5 GCSE's level 4 / grade C or above including, Maths English and IT.

Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

 

Workforce are recruiting for a factory based Carpenter, shopfitter . The jobs is paying up to £18 per hour depending on experience, there is a clean working environment and due to business orders and ongoing need for additional staff to assist with demand.
Must have a background in Shopfitting

Roles and Responsibilities:

General Joinery/Carpentry duties
Assembly of wooden frame work for modular home systems
Work on structures, cladding and flooring - everything associated with modular homes.
Working from drawings
Use of power tools and hand tools

As a person you will need the following qualities and experience:

Carpentry skills (Essential)
Able to work on own initiative (Essential)
Numerate & Literate (Essential)
Perform manual labour tasks (Essential)
Competent to work with hand tools (Essential)

If you have the skills listed above and interested in the vacancy please apply now below or call the Dudley office of Workforce Recruitment & Training.

Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step.
We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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The successful candidate will be an experienced multidrop transport planner with at least 3 years transport planning experience who is looking to further their career into management. 

The successful candidate will cost effectively plan and manage drivers daily schedules to maximise productivity and ensure costs are controlled, answer any queries from drivers and our customers in a timely manner.

The successful candidate will be motivated, committed, customer focussed and ready to roll up their sleeves to help grow the business. Due to the nature of the operation, the candidate will be expected to work some unsociable hours, which would include weekends and bank holidays.

We are looking for an individual who is flexible with their approach to work, has a great eye for detail but is able to see the bigger picture of a problem in front of them, and is an excellent team player.

This is a busy role and constantly changing environment, requiring a multi-tasking approach to managing the workload with effective organisational and planning skills.

The candidate must be outgoing, physically fit, think on their feet, an effective problem solver with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 

Transport Planning Role:

Receiving orders directly from the Customer, processing orders on company bespoke systems, strong attention for detail is essential.

Organising and planning drivers and loads, ensuring loads are delivered accurately and on time, whilst maintaining a high quality customer service and in the most cost-effective way.

Ensuring that the scheduling of work is accurate and up to date, planning driver schedules to optimise working hours for greater efficiency.

Maintaining contact with the drivers throughout the day as a means of ensuring smooth flow of operations.

Resolving customer and drivers queries over the phone, by email and in person.

Consciously upholding excellent customer service levels at all times, ensuring all interactions with the customer are conducted in a professional manner.

Reporting to HR the absence from work of allocated drivers and warehouse staff.

Tracking of drivers and vehicles, including the monitoring of driver’s hours and breaks ensuring compliance is met.

Responding to requests placed for the fleet from the workshop to ensure the smooth running of the operation and adherence to Inspections/MOT schedules.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of;

• 5 GCSE's at grade C and above including Maths and English
• BTEC National Diploma or 2 A Levels – desirable
• Office 365, MS word and Excel competent.
• Transport Managers CPC or working towards this

Knowledge and Skills Required;

• A can do problem solving attitude.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Tact, diplomacy and calmness when dealing with drivers, customers and the general public.
• Can demonstrate great teamwork.
• An up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation as in WTD, drivers hours and drivers infringements
• Excellent geographical knowledge and experience of routing vehicles is essential.
• Full UK Licence

Logistics & Supply Chain Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated professionals out to work across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Food Production, Food Processing, Warehouse, distribution and Planning. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

Job Title: CNC Miller/Turner Programmer/Setter/Operator
Controls: XYZ
Pay rate: £12ph - £15ph
Shifts: Days (39 hour week)
Overtime rate: x1.5

A skilled CNC Miller/Turner Programmer/Setter/Operator is needed for my client in the Droitwich area, working on parts for gas, breakdown, food and construction.
The right candidate will have knowledge of working to tight tolerances with a background in precision engineering. Having worked with materials such as Steels, Stainless Steels, Nylon and various Castings. Need to be able to problem solve when it comes to setting up parts for milling and turning.

Day to day duties will include the following:
- Working on second operations for parts that have come from the turning section. (E.g. PCD drill holes onto turned parts)
- Thinking strategically about how to hold certain parts in setups
- Programming, setting and operating CNC Millers with XYZ controls
- Programming, setting and operating CNC Lathes with XYZ controls
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Manuals experience would be an advantage also.

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Workforce are recruiting for an experienced press brake setter for our client in Birmingham. This is a great opportunity to work for an established fabrication company with long term work available. This is a long term temporary position, but permanent roles can become available to the right candidate.

About the Candidate
Experience in setter the brake press
Be competent in basic Metal cutting / shaping as per work order, amongst other fabrications
Able to read and work from Engineering Drawings
Set up and operate machinery associated with fabrication
A good understanding of health & safety procedures in a workshop environment.
Willing to work overtime when required.

Candidates are expected to perform a weld test as part of the application process.
If you have the skills listed above and interested in the vacancy please apply now below or call the Dudley office of Workforce Recruitment & Training.
Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step.
We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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Team Leader - Redditch

£24,336 pa  Overtime Bonus 

Hours:

 

Shift 1 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every second Wednesday 6am - 6pm

Shift 2 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every second Wednesday 6am - 6pm

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Working within a small production team, the successful candidates will be responsible for organising and running a production line, conducting line checks, recording critical control processes e.g weights and codes, and handling and packing a variety of seafood products.

• Ensure GMP practices are always adhered to within your areas.
• Coach and mentor team members. Identify training needs.
• Manage staff performance (output, timekeeping, L&D activity, compliance training).
• Ensure production is compliant to all legal and technical requirements, all paperwork to be complete and to the required standard.
• Ensure daily plan is completed in full and where not reasons why are communicated to the Assistant Packing Manager in a timely manner.
• Assist with pre productions within the area, obtain accurate information to ensure a smooth and effective product launch.
• Align with Assistant Packing Manager in decision making processes and issue resolution where necessary.
• Effective early communication of issues to the team.
• Ensure all equipment is used correctly and returned in good condition.

Candidates must be: 

• Hardworking
• experience of pro-ceil and multiple change over and hands on approach
• Able to communicate with others and understand written records and documents
• Team Player
• Reliable
• Able to use initiative

 

 

Warehouse Picker

Amesbury

06:00 - 14:00 £8.9ph

08:00 – 16:00 £8.91ph

14:00-23:00  £8.91ph shift allowance

5 out of 7 days

                     

* Following directions set by the Warehouse Team Leaders and Managers

* Dispatching, scanning and processing finished goods to the customers

* Recording accurate warehouse figures required by management on a daily basis and providing these within a timely manner

* Ensuring that machinery is used appropriately and escalating any issues with equipment to the correct department

* Loading and unloading both inbound and outbound vehicles

* Checking coding to ensure the right product is delivered to the customer

 

As a person you will need the following qualities and experience:

* Positive attitude (Essential)

* Able to work on own initiative (Essential)

* Numerate & Literate (Essential)

* Must be flexible in approach to working hours as start times may vary (Essential)

 

Logistics Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated operatives out to work every day across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Order picking, Warehouse, Stores, Despatch, Packing, Assembly, Machine operating and FLT Driving. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help. Wor21

Packing Operative

Droitwich

Monday – Friday (early finish on Friday)

08:00-16:30

£9.70ph

Temporary

 

*General warehouse duties

*Picking and packing

*Operate to strict Health & Safety policies and procedures

*Meet challenging targets for product quality and efficiency

*Work flexibility and effectively as part of a team or individually

*Assist in continuous improvement activities

 

Logistics Workforce are responsible for placing thousands of dedicated operatives out to work every day across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Job categories include; Order picking, Warehouse, Stores, Despatch, Packing, Assembly, Machine operating and FLT Driving. We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help. wor21