Transport Scheduler and Planner
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- Casual dress
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About Us
Moulton Minibus Service Ltd provides reliable and professional passenger transport services across Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas. We specialise in safe, punctual minibus transport for schools, community groups, businesses and private hire clients. As our operations grow, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive Transport Scheduler to join our team.
Role Overview
The Transport Scheduler will be responsible for planning, coordinating and scheduling daily transport operations. This role ensures that vehicles and drivers are scheduled efficiently, services run on time, and customers receive a high standard of service.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule daily vehicle and driver allocations
- Coordinate routes to ensure efficient and punctual transport services
- Communicate schedules and updates with drivers and management
- Monitor service performance and respond to operational issues in real time
- Ensure compliance with driver hours, transport regulations and company policies
- Maintain accurate scheduling and operational records
- Liaise with the customer support advisor regarding bookings, service updates and changes
- Support general transport office administration where required
- Manage vehicle maintenance and planning, including scheduling PMI’s, MOT’s and Tacho Calibrations.
- Maximise fleet utilisation with downtime
- Manage and report on vehicle trackers whilst reporting to the operations manager
- Manage fuel costs and report to operations manager
- Manage vehicle maintenance including costs
Requirements
- Previous experience in transport scheduling, logistics, or fleet coordination preferred
- Must be excellent in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and resolve operational issues quickly
- Good knowledge of Northampton and surrounding areas
- Excellent communication and computer skills
- Reliable, professional and detail-oriented
What We Offer
- Full-time, stable position
- Competitive salary (to be discussed based on experience)
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to be part of a growing local transport company
- D or D1 licence category (preferred but non-essential)
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining your experience to Moulton Minibus Service Ltd.
Join our team and help keep Northampton moving safely and efficiently.
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
Work Location: In person