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Logistics Scheduler - Maternity Cover
Contract Personnel Limited
England
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Scheduler/Route Planner for a temporary role covering maternity leave. This position involves coordinating delivery schedules, managing paperwork, and ensuring efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of UK roads and excellent organizational skills. Join a dynamic team in a modern office environment where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of logistics operations. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in logistics scheduling or route planning is essential.
- Strong knowledge of UK roads and traffic management.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and confirm delivery schedules for drivers.
- Manage delivery paperwork and liaise with various teams.
- Organize vehicle checks and manage fleet operations.
Skills
Job description
Contract Personnel are delighted to be working alongside one of our well-established clients in their search for a highly organised, detail-oriented, experienced Logistics Scheduler/Route Planner. This position is Temporary for approx. 11 months to cover Maternity Leave.
The role would suit someone with good knowledge of UK roads (perhaps an ex-driver) who understands traffic, parking, and customer interactions. You will play a key part in creating cost-effective and environmentally friendly delivery routes while supporting our drivers and operations team.
You will be responsible for coordinating and confirming the schedules of our team of delivery drivers and ensuring the efficient flow of operations for the delivery of our products:
- Managing delivery and collection schedules
- Ensuring all delivery paperwork is in order and correct (e.g. delivery notes)
- Booking on deliveries and collections with customers and on-site representatives
- Liaison with sales and dispatch teams, delivery drivers, and site representatives
- Organising and arranging vehicle checks and updating maintenance records
- Fleet management (fleet insurance, fleet recovery, vehicle servicing, MOTs)
- Managing pool car bookings
- Managing congestion charges/tolls as required
- Booking overnight accommodation for drivers
- Organising quotes from 3rd parties and subcontractors
- Managing the fuel account
In return you are offered:
Salary: GBP14.00 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Benefits:
- Fully office-based
- Modern open plan spacious offices
- Free onsite parking
To apply please send your CV to (url removed) or call Clare on (phone number removed).
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