Transport Planner & Scheduler: Route Optimisation Pro

Pertemps Bond; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Route planning

Driver management

Fleet scheduling

Transport compliance

Vehicle maintenance scheduling

UK road network knowledge

Paragon knowledge

Education

CPC qualification (Transport Manager)

Tools

Paragon

MS Excel

Job description

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