Transport Planner

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:

* Plan and coordinate vehicle movements for tanker collections and deliveries

* Maximise vehicle and driver utilisation while adhering to schedules

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

* Monitor live driver progress and ensure delivery performance standards are met

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

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

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

Candidate Requirements:

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

* Strong knowledge of UK geography and road networks

* Understanding of driver regulations, including WTD and tachograph rules

* Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn transport systems

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* CPC qualification is desirable but not essential

* Background in logistics, distribution, or supply chain preferred

What’s on

Offer:

* Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

* Company pension scheme

* Free on-site parking

* 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 (phone number removed) to find out more!

Please reference 052/00676