Transport Planner: Route & Compliance Expert

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Brentwood; 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 an experienced Transport Planner for our client’s West Horndon Depot in Brentwood. The role focuses on route planning, driver liaison, and smooth day-to-day transport operations.

Candidates should have traffic office experience, knowledge of driver regulations, and strong organisational skills. A CPC qualification and a full UK licence are advantageous. Regular hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, with flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy transport/traffic office.
• Understanding of driver regulations and compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible with hours and occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily vehicle routes in line with customer requirements.
• Liaise with drivers to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
• Prepare and issue driver paperwork.
• Support driver compliance, including tachographs, drivers' hours, health & safety and accident reporting.
• Complete daily staff attendance rotas and arrange relief cover where required.
• Raise subcontractor requests for fleet work, including costing and obtaining authorisation.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are available for inspections, repairs and MOTs.
• Liaise with customers regarding changes to daily activities.
• Provide cover for colleagues when required.
• Complete general administration and other ad hoc duties.

Skills

Traffic office

Driver regulations

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Driving licence

Education

CPC qualification

Full driving licence

Job description

Adore Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for our client’s West Horndon Depot in Brentwood. The role focuses on route planning, driver liaison, and smooth day-to-day transport operations.

Candidates should have traffic office experience, knowledge of driver regulations, and strong organisational skills. A CPC qualification and a full UK licence are advantageous. Regular hours are 8:00am–5:00pm, with flexibility as needed.