Transport Scheduler

Office Angels; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Assistant to support day-to-day delivery operations. The ideal candidate will have transport experience and strong communication skills. This is a temporary role in Canterbury with the possibility of becoming permanent. Responsibilities include planning vehicle routes, liaising with staff and customers, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport focused role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good IT skills to learn new systems.
• A team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager in coordinating delivery operations.
• Assist in planning and scheduling vehicle routes.
• Liaise with drivers, warehouse staff, and customers.
• Prepare and issue delivery documentation.
• Monitor vehicle movements and communicate changes.
• Ensure driver compliance with policies and regulations.
• Assist with maintenance of transport records.
• Handle transport-related queries.

Skills

Transport experience

Strong communication skills

Good IT skills

Team player

Job description

JOB TITLE: Transport Assistant

LOCATION: Canterbury, Kent

SALARY: £12.21ph

TERM: Temp to Perm

HOURS: Monday to Friday (5am - 2pm)

START: Immediately

This is a temporary role starting immediately; however this could become a permanent position for the right candidate. The team look for confident communicators with a strong transport experience.

The day-to-day duties in your new job could be:

• Support the Transport Manager in the day-to-day coordination of the company's delivery operations.
• Assist in planning and scheduling vehicle routes to ensure efficient and timely deliveries of products.
• Liaise with drivers, warehouse staff, and customers to ensure delivery instructions are clear and completed accurately.
• Prepare and issue delivery documentation, including, route sheets, and proof of delivery notes.
• Monitor vehicle movements and communicate any delays or changes to relevant departments or customers.
• Ensure driver compliance with company policies, health & safety regulations, and legal requirements.
• Assist with the maintenance of transport records, driver files, and vehicle service schedules.
• Handle transport-related queries and resolve issues promptly to maintain high customer satisfaction.

We'd love to speak to candidates who have:

• Experience in a transport focused role
• Strong communication skills
• Good IT skills to learn new systems
• A team player with a can-do attitude

Next steps…

If you're interested in this position and have the skills and attributes listed above then please apply today.

* Please note if you're suitable and your skills match the role you'll receive an e-mail from us. Remember to call us on 01233 611780 ASAP/within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Pippy or Lindsay. We look forward to your application. This is a Temporary role starting immediately so please only apply if you can start work within a few days' notice.

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