Healthcare Logistics Transport Planner

Adore Recruitment Ltd; West Horndon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Adore Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Transport Planner to join the team at the West Horndon Depot. This hands-on role coordinates daily transport operations and works with drivers, customers and subcontractors to keep schedules on track.

The ideal candidate has transport planning experience and a good understanding of driver regulations. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience working within a transport/traffic office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle routes in line with customer requirements.
• Liaise closely with drivers throughout the day to ensure the smooth running of operations.
• Prepare and issue driver paperwork and relevant operational documentation.
• Monitor and support driver compliance, including tachographs, drivers' hours, health & safety and accident reporting.
• Prepare daily staff attendance rotas and arrange relief cover where required.
• Coordinate subcontractor requirements for fleet maintenance and repairs, including obtaining costs and appropriate authorisation.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are available for planned inspections, servicing, repairs and MOTs within the required timescales.
• Work directly with customers to communicate and implement changes to daily schedules and requirements.
• Respond quickly and effectively to operational issues and changing priorities.
• Provide support and cover for colleagues when required.
• Complete general administration and other duties to support the wider transport operation.

Job description

Adore Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Transport Planner to join the team at the West Horndon Depot. This hands-on role coordinates daily transport operations and works with drivers, customers and subcontractors to keep schedules on track.

The ideal candidate has transport planning experience and a good understanding of driver regulations. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience.