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Our Transport team is key to our success, and we pride ourselves on inspiring leadership, modern vehicles, and a supportive work environment.\nOur DS Smith site in Fordham is now recruiting for a Transport Planner to join us in delivering upon our service strategy to achieve service excellence, following a successful internal promotion. The focus is to deliver world-class service in a fast paced environment to delight our customers, grow our business and contribute towards achieving and exceeding Fordham’s goals and targets.\nKey Responsibilities\nPlan customer deliveries and back hauls to ensure delivery window targets and safety standards are met in accordance with legislation and company policies and procedures.\nCarry out all transport office related activity.\nLiaise with stakeholders and customers to communicate routes, delays and possible issues with deliveries and collections, working in partnership with sub-contractors to source replacement drivers.\nDevelop back haul lanes with customers to maintain fleet utilisation.\nEnsure compliance with WTD regulations and legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target.\nHandle and resolve customer queries and complaints in line with company procedures.\nIdentify opportunities for improvement to reduce cost and/or time.\nCover of shifts with colleagues in department.\nThis role operates on a rotating shift pattern 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 20:00 with a 1 in 3 week Saturday cover.\nBenefits:\nAviva Pension scheme\nLife assurance\nIncome protection\nOccupational Health & Health Surveillance\nEnhanced Sick Pay Scheme and Parental Leave\nCompany rewards and discount platform\nDepartment team building budget\nRecognition programmes\nAbout You\nGood knowledge of UK driving regulations (WTD, drivers’ hours).\nProfessional attitude with a strong safety record.\nReliable, flexible, and a team player with a \"can-do\" approach.\nGood understanding of UK geography & route planning.\nFamiliarity with warehouse operations and loading equipment.\nWhy Join DS Smith Fordham?\nBe part of the UK flagship site with a supportive Transport team.\nCareer development opportunities within a growing business.\nStrong safety culture with ongoing training and support.\nWe’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.\nTo fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.\nOur people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. 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