Full job descriptionRoute Planner – Six-Month Fixed-Term Contract - likely to go permanent
Location: CO6, Essex – site based
Salary: £37,400 per annum
Contract: Six-month fixed-term contract
Need to drive due to location
*Shift 1 - 8am–6pm: Four days on, four days off.
*Shift 2 - 8am–6pm: Four days on, four days off.
*Shift 3 - 12 noon–10pm: Four days on, four days off.
We’re looking for an organised and proactive Route Planner to join a busy logistics team. You’ll coordinate vehicles, drivers and delivery schedules, responding to changing requirements and helping ensure customers receive a reliable, timely service.
Key responsibilities
*Plan daily routes and allocate vehicles and drivers to meet customer requirements.
*Coordinate scheduled deliveries and respond to urgent requests.
*Monitor delivery progress and adjust schedules to manage delays and changing priorities.
*Communicate clearly with drivers, customers and operational colleagues.
*Make effective use of available resources, considering journey times, vehicle availability and driver working hours.
*Maintain accurate planning records and provide timely updates.
*Resolve operational issues and escalate concerns where necessary.
*Support safe, compliant and efficient transport operations.
What we’re looking for
*Experience in transport planning, route planning, dispatch or logistics coordination.
*Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
*A calm, practical approach to solving problems under pressure.
*Confident communication and customer service skills.
*Good IT skills and accurate attention to detail.
*A flexible approach to changing operational requirements.
Shift pattern
The rota follows a repeating cycle:
*8am–6pm: Four days on, four days off.
*8am–6pm: Four days on, four days off.
*12 noon–10pm: Four days on, four days off.
Working days include weekends and bank holidays where these fall within the rota.