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Asphalt / Materials Planner

April 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Asphalt / Materials Planner

Asphalt Planner

Breedon are currently seeking an experienced Asphalt Planner based at Cloud Hill Quarry at Breedon On the Hill near Derby.

Working within a team in a fast-paced environment you will be responsible for the planning of our asphalt plants making sure we are supplying from our most cost effective plant, scheduling and monitoring of customers' orders.

You must be able to meet customers' requirements whilst keeping them informed and maximising our commercial opportunities. Effective communication between both internal and external stake holders is paramount.

In this role you will be accountable for:

  • Making our Customers Happy. Be proactive and innovative whilst ensuring you create an exceptional experience.
  • You will be managing your plants making sure orders are fulfilled on time
  • Liaise with your fellow planner to make sure we are planning achievable programmes at each plant.
  • Make sure we are meeting the area budgets
  • Plan all the work in your area making sure we are doing it from the most cost-effective plant and working on what your plants hourly mixing rate is.
  • You must know your plants capacity's and what trucks they are able to manage.
  • Liaise regularly with production about their workload and how you want the day to run.
  • Always aiming for First Call Resolution. Our customers' time is precious, so we need you to be effective and efficient.
  • Being accountable for your actions. Take ownership of your customer, commit to solving their issue and be sure to set realistic expectations.
  • Add relevant notes to enquiries detailing any correspondence with the customer.
  • Be able to handle complaints
  • Communicate effectively between commercial, production and haulage partners.
  • Schedule and reschedule orders whilst utilising haulage fleet effectively.
  • To keep customers informed if we are running late or have a plant breakdown.
  • To follow our values (Keep it Simple, Show We Care, Make it Happen, Strive to improve)
  • Full compliance with Competition Act 1998

Good verbal skills are essential and previous experience in the asphalt and aggregate product markets, along with a familiarity of the local geography.

About us

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive Closing date for applications 15th April, 2021

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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