Transport Dispatcher

Transport Dispatcher

Location: Thame
Salary: £31,000 days, £35,000 nights (per annum)
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
Hours: 12-hour shifts – Days or Nights
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

Vanta Staffing are currently recruiting for a Transport Dispatcher to join a busy transport and logistics operation based in Thame.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in transport, logistics or delivery coordination who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of transport operations, coordinating drivers and vehicles, monitoring deliveries and collections, and ensuring transport schedules run smoothly.

This is primarily a hands-on dispatch and coordination role rather than a supervisory position. We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident communicating with drivers and other departments. Previous management or supervisory experience is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport and delivery schedules.
• Allocate jobs, deliveries and collections to drivers and vehicles.
• Communicate with drivers throughout the shift, providing instructions and operational updates.
• Monitor vehicle movements and delivery progress to ensure schedules are maintained.
• Liaise with customers, warehouse teams, depots and other departments.
• Respond to delays, route changes and operational issues, escalating problems where necessary.
• Ensure drivers have the correct delivery instructions and paperwork.
• Maintain accurate transport records, spreadsheets and system updates.
• Track outstanding deliveries and collections and communicate any changes.
• Assist with route planning and scheduling adjustments.
• Support the efficient use of vehicles and transport resources.
• Follow company procedures and relevant Health & Safety requirements.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the transport team.

About You

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, dispatch or delivery coordination is desierable
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communicating with drivers, customers and colleagues.
• Good computer skills
• Able to manage changing priorities in a busy environment.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Good attention to detail when handling paperwork and updating records.
• Reliable, flexible and comfortable working independently when required.
• Available to work a 4-on-4-off shift pattern, covering 12-hour day or night shifts.

We welcome applications from Transport Dispatchers, Transport Coordinators, Transport Administrators, Traffic Planners and candidates with relevant logistics experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £31,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 4-on-4-off shift pattern.
• 12-hour day or night shifts.
• Opportunity to join an established transport and logistics operation.
• A hands-on role with opportunities to develop transport coordination skills.

How to Apply

If you have previous transport or logistics experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Vanta Staffing are working as Recruitment Agency for this position.

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