Planner

Aerospace Planner London HeathrowLocation: London HeathrowSalary: £35,000 per annum, depending on experienceHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to approximately 5:30pm 6:00pmPositions available: One, potentially twoReports to: Operational Manager UK London HeathrowRole OverviewThe main purpose of the Aerospace Planner role is to optimise asset utilisation and load factor while minimising route costs and maintaining consistently high levels of customer service.You will work as part of a busy operational team, maintaining close communication with drivers, customers and colleagues throughout the UK and Europe.The position involves planning the movement of aircraft engines, related components and exceptional cargo using a range of specialised vehicles.Once fully trained and familiar with the operation, you will also need to be available by telephone during some evenings and weekends to provide backup support to drivers when questions or issues arise. A team member covers most weekends, and the wider team monitors a shared email inbox outside normal office hours.Qualifications and ExperienceThe successful candidate should have:At least three years experience within logisticsKnowledge of customs proceduresKnowledge of logistics and transport-planning principlesKnowledge of drivers hours and relevant transport legislationAn understanding of automated planning systems and an interest in using themBasic knowledge of cost-price calculationsGood spoken and written EnglishStrong ..... full job details .....