Transport Scheduler - Tanker Operations - 052/00676

Driver Hire Norwich; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Norwich is seeking a Transport Scheduler for their Tanker Department. This role involves planning and coordinating vehicle movements while ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport planning and knowledge of UK geography. The position offers a competitive salary, negotiable based on experience, and other benefits including a pension scheme and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Stable and growing organization

Qualifications

• Proven experience in traffic or transport planning, ideally within tanker operations.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and road networks.
• Understanding of driver regulations, including WTD and tachograph rules.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn transport systems quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate vehicle movements for tanker collections and deliveries.
• Maximise vehicle and driver utilisation while adhering to schedules.
• Monitor driver progress and ensure standards are met.
• Provide operational support to drivers proactively.
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU transport legislation.

Skills

Traffic or transport planning experience

Knowledge of UK geography

Understanding of driver regulations

Computer literate

Excellent communication skills

Education

CPC qualification (desirable)

Job description

Location: Norwich
Salary: Circa £35,000 (Negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating - 07:00-16:00 / 08:00-17:00 / 09:00-18:00
On-call rota: Yes
Lunch break: 1 hour
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

A leading, independently owned UK logistics company is looking for an experienced Transport Scheduler to join their expanding Tanker Department, based in Norwich.

With a large fleet of over 100 company-owned vehicles operating across the UK and Europe, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a busy, supportive team responsible for high standards of service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Plan and coordinate vehicle movements for tanker collections and deliveries

  
  


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  Maximise vehicle and driver utilisation while adhering to schedules

  
  


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  Schedule vehicles for maintenance, servicing, and MOTs in line with internal requirements

  
  


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  Monitor live driver progress and ensure delivery performance standards are met

  
  


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  Provide operational support to drivers on the road, resolving issues proactively

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with UK and EU transport legislation, including the Working Time Directive

  
  


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  Input orders, update schedules, and carry out general administrative duties

  
  

Candidate Requirements:

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  Proven experience in traffic or transport planning (ideally within tanker or Class 1 operations)

  
  


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  Strong knowledge of UK geography and road networks

  
  


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  Understanding of driver regulations, including WTD and tachograph rules

  
  


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  Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn transport systems

  
  


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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  
  


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  CPC qualification is desirable but not essential

  
  


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  Background in logistics, distribution, or supply chain preferred

  
  

What's on Offer:

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  Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

  
  


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  Company pension scheme

  
  


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  Free on-site parking

  
  


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  Opportunity to join a stable, growing, and respected logistics organisation

  
  

If you're ready to drive your career forward, apply today or call the office on 01603 489000 to find out more!

Please reference 052/00676.