Transport Planner/ Scheduler

Pertemps Bond; Slough; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Transport Planner / Scheduler for a permanent, full-time role in Slough. The position offers a salary of £36,000 per year with hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm.

You will work closely with drivers and the operations team to optimise routes, manage schedules and ensure compliant, cost-effective transport operations. The ideal candidate has strong route planning skills, driver management experience and a solid understanding of transport

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Transport Planner or similar.
• Strong route planning and optimisation skills.
• Experience managing drivers and schedules.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence regulations and transport compliance.
• Experience using Paragon or similar transport planning software.
• Advanced MS Excel and Office skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK road network.
• Commercial awareness of transport operating costs.

Responsabilités

• Plan and optimise daily vehicle routes to maximise efficiency.
• Manage van and LGV schedules and driver rosters.
• Coordinate with 3PL and monitor vehicle utilisation.
• Track KPIs and improve on-time delivery performance.
• Reduce missed delivery time slots and incidents.
• Schedule fleet maintenance and ensure compliance.
• Resolve operational issues raised by drivers and customers.

Connaissances

Route planning

Driver management

Fleet scheduling

Transport compliance

Vehicle maintenance scheduling

UK road network knowledge

Paragon knowledge

Formation

CPC qualification (Transport Manager)

Outils

Paragon

MS Excel

Description du poste

Transport Planner / Scheduler

• Location: Slough
• Salary: £36,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm

About the RoleOur client is seeking an experienced Transport Planner / Scheduler to join their friendly and supportive team in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast paced transport environment and has experience in route optimisation, driver management, vehicle compliance, and scheduling. Working closely with drivers, customers, and the wider operations team, you will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and cost-effective transport operation while maintaining high levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Manage and review van and LGV schedules.
• Ensure effective utilisation of company vehicles and third-party logistics providers (3PL).
• Monitor and deliver agreed transport and operational KPI targets.
• Improve on-time delivery performance.
• Increase Jobs Per Vehicle (JPV) productivity.
• Reduce Vehicle Off Road (VOR) time and improve vehicle uptime.
• Ensure 100% POD (Proof of Delivery) and POC compliance.
• Proactively reduce missed delivery time slots and late deliveries.
• Investigate and reduce transport-related incidents and accidents.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence regulations and transport legislation.
• Resolve operational issues raised by customers and drivers.
• Conduct daily driver briefings and debriefings.
• Schedule vehicle maintenance and monitor fleet compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and reduce transport costs.

About You

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator, Fleet Scheduler, or similar transport role.
• Strong understanding of route planning and optimisation.
• Experience managing drivers and vehicle schedules.
• Good knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence regulations.
• Experience scheduling vehicle maintenance and managing fleet compliance.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Experience using transport management systems such as Paragon or similar transport planning software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of transport operating costs.
• Proactive approach.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Transport Manager CPC qualification, or working towards it, would be advantageous but is not essential.