Transport Planner in West Horndon, Essex

Transport Planner

Location: West Horndon Depot, Brentwood
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm ( can be flexible)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy Transport Planning team based at our clients West Horndon Depot.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous traffic office experience who enjoys route planning, working closely with drivers and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan daily vehicle routes in line with customer requirements.

• Liaise with drivers to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

• Prepare and issue driver paperwork.

• Support driver compliance, including tachographs, drivers' hours, health & safety and accident reporting.

• Complete daily staff attendance rotas and arrange relief cover where required.

• Raise subcontractor requests for fleet work, including costing and obtaining authorisation.

• Ensure vehicles and equipment are available for inspections, repairs and MOTs.

• Liaise with customers regarding changes to daily activities.

• Provide cover for colleagues when required.

• Complete general administration and other ad hoc duties.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a busy transport/traffic office.

• A good understanding of driver regulations and compliance.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• The ability to remain calm, accurate and effective under pressure.

• Experience working to strict delivery and performance requirements.

• A flexible approach to working hours, holiday/sickness cover, overtime and occasional weekends.

• CPC qualification would be advantageous.

• A full driving licence.

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

The role will primarily be based at West Horndon Depot, with occasional travel to other company or client sites where required.