Transport Planner / Scheduler

Location: Slough
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm

About the RoleOur client is seeking an experienced Transport Planner / Scheduler to join their friendly and supportive team in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast paced transport environment and has experience in route optimisation, driver management, vehicle compliance, and scheduling.

Working closely with drivers, customers, and the wider operations team, you will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and cost-effective transport operation while maintaining high levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and optimise daily vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and productivity.
Manage and review van and LGV schedules.
Ensure effective utilisation of company vehicles and third-party logistics providers (3PL).
Monitor and deliver agreed transport and operational KPI targets.
Improve on-time delivery performance.
Increase Jobs Per Vehicle (JPV) productivity.
Reduce Vehicle Off Road (VOR) time and improve vehicle uptime.
Ensure 100% POD (Proof of Delivery) and POC compliance.
Proactively reduce missed delivery time slots and late deliveries.
Investigate and reduce transport-related incidents and accidents.
Ensure compliance with Operator Licence regulations and transport legislation.
Resolve operational issues raised by customers and drivers.
Conduct daily driver briefings and debriefings.
Schedule vehicle maintenance and monitor fleet compliance requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and reduce transport costs.

About You

Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator, Fleet Scheduler, or similar transport role.
Strong understanding of route planning and optimisation.
Experience managing drivers and vehicle schedules.
Good knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence regulations.
Experience scheduling vehicle maintenance and managing fleet compliance.
Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
Experience using transport management systems such as Paragon or similar transport planning software.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Commercial awareness and understanding of transport operating costs.
Proactive approach.
Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
Transport Manager CPC qualification, or working towards it, would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you have the relevant experience then we would really like to speak to you!

Please apply now or call us on 01753687876.

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