Transport Scheduler

My client based in St Neots is currently recruiting for a Scheduler in their Operations team to join them on a full time permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Scheduler looking to join a busy and supportive transport operation.

Location:St Neots
Salary:£28,000-£30,000 per annum
Hours:40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

We are looking for an organised and proactiveSchedulerto coordinate daily transport operations, ensuring vehicles, drivers and resources are scheduled efficiently to meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily deliveries, collections, routes and driver schedules.
• Monitor vehicle and driver availability and respond to changes or delays.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Optimise routes to maximise fleet efficiency and minimise costs.
• Track deliveries, collections, defects and daily vehicle checks.
• Maintain accurate schedules, records and operational documentation.
• Support compliance with UK transport regulations and driver hours legislation.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and fleet availability.
• Produce reports and assist the Transport Manager as required.

About You

• Previous scheduling experience, ideally within transport, logistics or distribution.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of UK transport regulations and driver hours legislation.
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Reliable, proactive and customer-focused.
• OLAT experience is desirable.