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.

• 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

• 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

• 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