Full job descriptionDue to growth, we are recruiting two Transport Planner & Operations Administrators to join a busy and growing transport and recycling operation covering London and the South East. This role is ideal for someone with experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, route planning, waste management, recycling operations, transport administration, or fleet scheduling.
Benefits:
*Flexible on salary, depending on experience
*23 days holiday + bank holidays
*Additional holiday awarded each year (up to 27 days)
*Company pension scheme
*Free on-site parking
*Regular team-building nights out
*Referral programme
*Career development opportunities through personal development plans
*Pro development, training, and upskilling culture
*Supportive, growing team environment
Key Responsibilities:
*Planning daily vehicle routes, coordinating collections and deliveries, supporting drivers, managing transport office administration, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
*Plan and manage daily transport schedules, vehicle routing, and driver coordination.
*Oversee collections, deliveries, route optimisation, and real-time operational changes.
*Liaise with drivers, customers, suppliers, waste management partners, and logistics providers.
*Maintain accurate transport compliance records and operational documentation.
*Support the transport office with administration, reporting, and scheduling.
*Handle incoming calls, customer queries, and operational emails.
*Monitor transport performance and identify efficiency improvements.
*Assist with logistics planning, customer account support, and operational reporting
Requirements:
*Your own transport to travel to the office.
*Previous experience within transport planning, logistics, operations administration, or a similar role.
*Experience using Weighsoft or similar transport management systems is essential.
*Confident using Microsoft Office.
*Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
*Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
*Commercial awareness and understanding of operational efficiency and cost control.
*Experience in waste management, metal recycling, transport operations, or logistics scheduling is beneficial but not essential.
*CPC or HGV licence is advantageous but again not essential.
Working Hours:
Shift patterns may include 5:00am–3:00pm, 9:00am–7:00pm, alternate Saturdays, and overtime during busy periods. Flexibility is essential due to operational demands.
Why Apply:
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress within transport planning, logistics coordination, waste and recycling operations, or transport administration. Ideal for candidates who enjoy responsibility, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic transport office environment. APPLY NOW, we look forward to hearing from you!