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
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Planning and coordinating daily vehicle routes and schedules
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Liaising with drivers and monitoring daily operations
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Producing driver paperwork and maintaining accurate records
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Managing driver compliance, including tachographs, drivers' hours and Health & Safety requirements
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Scheduling vehicle servicing, maintenance and MOTs
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Arranging subcontractors and managing associated costs
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Supporting attendance management and coordinating cover when required
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Building strong relationships with customers and responding to operational needs
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Working closely with the wider transport team to ensure excellent service delivery
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What We're Looking For
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Previous experience within a transport planning, logistics or traffic office environment
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Knowledge of driver regulations and transport compliance
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and customer service abilities
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Ability to remain calm and prioritise effectively in a busy environment
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CPC qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
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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
If you're a motivated Transport Planner looking for a fresh challenge with a company that values its people and offers long-term career prospects, we want to hear from you!
📞 Nicki Lashmar: (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)
Apply today and become part of a team where your planning skills can truly make an impact
