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

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Please apply now or call us on (phone number removed).