Transport Planning and Legislation Coordinator

REQ ID: 114686
JOB TITLE: Transport Planning and Legislation Coordinator
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING END DATE: 13 April 2023
LOCATION: Coventry

We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

This is where it all begins. We develop the new concepts that go on to become new Jaguars and Land Rovers. So, the emphasis is on building strong strategic, technical and financial foundations right from the start.

Successful applicant will be part of a team responsible for the transportation of engineering vehicles, vehicle properties, lithium Ion batteries and associated parts from multiple collection and delivery locations within the UK to support JLR Engineering Operations (EO). Global Engineering Logistics (GEL) team complete logistic movements and requests ensuring customer requests are completed on time and in full (OTIF).

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Successful applicant will be part of a team responsible for the transportation of material and engineering vehicles from multiple collection and delivery locations within the UK to support JLR Engineering Operations (EO).
• Manage and monitor vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules ensuring vehicles remain fully compliant.
• Ensure DG related outbound freight and requests have the correct level of paperwork and meet all requirements relating to the carriage of dangerous goods by Air, Road and Sea (IATA, ADR and IMDG).
• Act as POC for all driver issues that occur during a shift – including incidents and near misses.
• Collate driver information including Digi tachographs.
• Provide driving team with correct route and delivery/ collection information, ensuring appropriate vehicle is assigned to the request (height, weight, load, capacity and ADR licences).
• Assist when required in the packaging of parts, material and equipment being transported both internally and internationally to meet operational requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience managing a fleet of vehicles and drivers.
• Transport and legislation knowledge.
• Transport planning
• ADR and CPC experience.
• Dangerous Goods (DG) trained – ADR.
• Full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points and no disqualifications.
• Knowledge of load security.
• Knowledge of Government and European Union traffic regulations including tachographs.

Desirable

• Experience with using Microsoft SharePoint.
• Knowledge of working time directive.
• DG trained – IMDG/ IATA.
• Knowledge of road network in the UK.

Personal Profile:

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  A person with the ability to manage and prioritise their workload.
• An individual with the ability to make timely decisions in line with agreed procedures and escalate as appropriate.
• An individual with a customer focused approach.
• A good problem solver and someone who can support other team members.
• Ability to communicate to both external suppliers, senior management teams and customers in a professional manner.
• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results against strict deadlines

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SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.