Transport Planner - Route Optimisation & Growth (Flexible)

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

Genuine opportunity to join a growing‑

Job summary

Adore Recruitment Ltd is supporting a busy transport operation in West Horndon, Brentwood to recruit a Transport Planner. You'll coordinate routes, liaise with drivers and ensure schedules run smoothly, keeping the operation moving on time.

This role offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 DOE, Monday to Friday, with overtime potential and on-site parking. A full UK driving licence is essential due to site location.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics operations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence required due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle routes and schedules.
• Liaise with drivers and monitor operations.
• Prepare driver paperwork and maintain records.
• Manage driver compliance including tachographs and Hours.
• Schedule servicing and MOTs for vehicles.
• Arrange subcontractors and control costs.
• Support attendance management and cover when needed.
• Build relationships with customers and respond to needs.
• Collaborate with transport team to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Transport planning

Driving licence

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Adore Recruitment Ltd is supporting a busy transport operation in West Horndon, Brentwood to recruit a Transport Planner. You'll coordinate routes, liaise with drivers and ensure schedules run smoothly, keeping the operation moving on time.

This role offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 DOE, Monday to Friday, with overtime potential and on-site parking. A full UK driving licence is essential due to site location.