Transport Planner

Driver Hire Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK logistics company in Norwich is seeking an experienced Transport Scheduler to join their expanding Tanker Department. The successful candidate will plan and coordinate vehicle movements, ensure compliance with transport regulations, and support drivers on the road. This role involves maximizing vehicle utilization and monitoring delivery performance. Candidates should have proven experience in traffic planning, strong UK geography knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Opportunity to join a respected logistics organisation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in traffic or transport planning, ideally within tanker operations.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and road networks.
• Understanding of driver regulations, including WTD and tachograph rules.
• Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn transport systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in logistics, distribution, or supply chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate vehicle movements for tanker collections and deliveries.
• Maximise vehicle and driver utilisation while adhering to schedules.
• Schedule vehicles for maintenance, servicing, and MOTs.
• Monitor live driver progress and ensure delivery performance standards are met.
• Provide operational support to drivers on the road.
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU transport legislation.
• Input orders and carry out general administrative duties.

Skills

Traffic or transport planning

Knowledge of UK geography and road networks

Understanding of driver regulations

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Location: Norwich
Salary: Circa £35,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating - 07:00-16:00 / 08:00-17:00 / 09:00-18:00
On-call rota: Yes
Lunch break: 1 hour
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

A leading, independently owned UK logistics company is looking for an experienced Transport Scheduler to join their expanding Tanker Department, based in Norwich.

With a large fleet of over 100 company‑owned vehicles operating across the UK and Europe, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a busy, supportive team responsible for high standards of service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate vehicle movements for tanker collections and deliveries
• Maximise vehicle and driver utilisation while adhering to schedules
• Schedule vehicles for maintenance, servicing, and MOTs in line with internal requirements
• Monitor live driver progress and ensure delivery performance standards are met
• Provide operational support to drivers on the road, resolving issues proactively
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU transport legislation, including the Working Time Directive
• Input orders, update schedules, and carry out general administrative duties

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in traffic or transport planning (ideally within tanker or Class 1 operations)
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and road networks
• Understanding of driver regulations, including WTD and tachograph rules
• Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn transport systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• CPC qualification is desirable but not essential
• Background in logistics, distribution, or supply chain preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing, and respected logistics organisation

If you're ready to drive your career forward, apply today or call the office on (phone number removed) to find out more!

Please reference 052/00676