Transport Planner

Transport Router - Colchester

Salary £30,000 - £35,000

Role Overview

We are seeking a Transport Router to support our Transport Team in planning and coordinating the logistics of waste collection and transportation activities. This role is central to ensuring efficient daily operations, accurate record-keeping, and high levels of customer satisfaction, while maintaining strict compliance with health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate daily waste collection routes to ensure efficient operations.


• Liaise with drivers to communicate instructions, monitor progress, and resolve operational issues as they arise.


• Handle customer enquiries related to transport services in a professional and timely manner.


• Promote a positive health and safety culture by following procedures and participating in training and briefings.


• Assist with weighbridge operations, including accurate documentation and completion of waste transfer notes.


• Represent the business professionally across all operational activities.

• Previous experience in transport or logistics is essential; experience within waste management is advantageous but not required.


• Strong organisational and time-management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly when responding to unexpected operational challenges.


• A valid UK driving licence.

• Based at a site near Wormingford, Colchester.


• Full-time, permanent position.


• Monday to Friday, with potential for overtime as required.


• Salary negotiable, dependent on experience.

• Career development and progression opportunities.


• Company pension scheme.


• Free on-site parking.

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