Transport Planner | West Horndon, Brentwood | £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Must drive due to location
Ready to take your transport planning career to the next level?
Adore Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly successful and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Transport Planner to join their busy operations team in West Horndon, Brentwood.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the heart of a busy transport operation. You'll play a key role in ensuring vehicles, drivers, customers and schedules all run smoothly, keeping the business moving efficiently every day.
The Role
Planning and coordinating daily vehicle routes and schedules
Liaising with drivers and monitoring daily operations
Producing driver paperwork and maintaining accurate records
Managing driver compliance, including tachographs, drivers' hours and Health & Safety requirements
Scheduling vehicle servicing, maintenance and MOTs
Arranging subcontractors and managing associated costs
Supporting attendance management and coordinating cover when required
Building strong relationships with customers and responding to operational needs
Working closely with the wider transport team to ensure excellent service delivery
What We're Looking For
Previous experience within a transport planning, logistics or traffic office environment
Knowledge of driver regulations and transport compliance
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Ability to remain calm and prioritise effectively in a busy environment
CPC qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
Full UK driving licence and own transport required due to the location and limited public transport access
What's In It For You?
£30,000 - £35,000 DOE
West Horndon, Brentwood
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm - (flexible)
Overtime available at time and a half and double time
Health & Wellbeing Programme
Life Insurance
On-Site Parking
Genuine opportunity to join a growing and supportive business
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