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Logistics Scheduler - Maternity Cover
Contract Personnel Limited
Breckland District
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Scheduler/Route Planner to join their team temporarily. This role involves coordinating delivery schedules, ensuring efficient operations, and creating environmentally friendly routes. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of UK roads and excellent organizational skills. You will play a vital role in supporting delivery drivers and the operations team while managing various logistical tasks. If you're detail-oriented and ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in logistics scheduling and route planning.
- Ability to manage delivery schedules and paperwork efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and confirm delivery schedules for drivers.
- Manage delivery paperwork and liaise with teams effectively.
- Organize vehicle checks and manage fleet operations.
Skills
Job description
Contract Personnel are delighted to be working alongside one of our well established clients in their search for a highly organised, detail oriented, experienced Logistics Scheduler/ Route Planner. This position is Temporary for approx. 11 months to cover Maternity Leave.
The role would suit someone with good knowledge of UK roads (perhaps an ex driver) who understands traffic, parking, and customer interactions. You will play a key part in creating cost effective and environmentally friendly delivery routes while supporting our drivers and operations team.
You will be responsible for coordinating and confirming the schedules of our team of delivery drivers and ensuring the efficient flow of operations for the delivery of our products:
- Managing delivery and collection schedules
- Ensuring all delivery paperwork is in order and correct (e.g. delivery notes)
- Booking on deliveries and collections with customers and on-site representatives
- Liaison with sales and dispatch teams, delivery drivers, and site representatives
- Organising and arranging vehicle checks and update maintenance records
- Fleet management (fleet insurance, fleet recovery, vehicle servicing, MOTS's)
- Managing pool car bookings
- Managing congestion charges / tolls etc. as required
- Booking overnight accommodation for drivers
- Organising quotes from 3rd parties, subcontractors
- Managing the fuel account
In return you are offered:
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Benefits:
- Fully office based
- Modern open plan spacious offices
- Free Onsite Parking
To apply please send your CV to or call Clare on (phone number removed).
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