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:
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Plan and coordinate vehicle movements for tanker collections and deliveries
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Maximise vehicle and driver utilisation while adhering to schedules
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Schedule vehicles for maintenance, servicing, and MOTs in line with internal requirements
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Monitor live driver progress and ensure delivery performance standards are met
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Provide operational support to drivers on the road, resolving issues proactively
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Ensure compliance with UK and EU transport legislation, including the Working Time Directive
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Input orders, update schedules, and carry out general administrative duties
Candidate Requirements:
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Proven experience in traffic or transport planning (ideally within tanker or Class 1 operations)
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Strong knowledge of UK geography and road networks
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Understanding of driver regulations, including WTD and tachograph rules
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Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn transport systems
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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CPC qualification is desirable but not essential
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Background in logistics, distribution, or supply chain preferred
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
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Company pension scheme
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Free on-site parking
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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