Logistics Scheduler - Depot Operations

What You Can Expect :

We are recruiting for a Transport Scheduler. In this role, you will coordinate the day-to-day planning of deliveries, installations, drivers and vehicles, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard. By maximising fleet utilisation, managing schedules and working closely with operational teams, you will play a key part in delivering excellent service to our customers and supporting the success of the business.

You Make Things Happen

At Rhenus, we believe everyone plays a crucial role. Whether you’re driving a truck, managing inventory or handling customer enquiries, your actions drive our success. We value practical solutions and quick decisions, empowering you to take ownership and make a difference.

The future isn’t just built by the company – it’s shaped by each of us, working together. Join our Rhenus community to make an impact and grow alongside a team of passionate people who are dedicated to making a difference.

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Main duties:

Provide efficient and effective scheduling and planning of all deliveries/collections and installations, making optimum use of vehicles, crews and partners.

Provide efficient and effective scheduling and planning for all overnight and non-UK jobs to minimise costs

Book partners and sub-contractors, agree pricing and raise Purchase orders for the work

Advise Partners of their workload to include start times and loading of their vehicle

Provide named crew and vehicle detail requests within the time scale requested

Print the daily schedule and vehicle paperwork and distribute as required

Ensure all Rhenus crews are aware of their start times for the following days work

Review workload 5 days in advance for pre-planning of additional crews/partners, skill set requirements and vehicle availability

Manage the day-to-day relationship with subcontractors, monitoring quality and performance.

Notify Business Unit Coordinators and management of any issues that arise that may affect their jobs

Liaise closely with the warehouse for loading vehicles

Support the Transport manager in the daily operation of the transport department

Arrange vehicle availability and bookings for PMI, MOT

Schedule crews for training as and when required and ensure the training is maintained

Supervise drivers on a day-to-day basis as required for scheduling.

Issue petty cash and night out money as required in line with company process

Approve and book accommodation as required

Escalate any issues to the Transport Manager as required

Review processes and systems and suggest improvements

Check and sign off all partner subcontractor Purchase orders

Work closely with Business Unit teams for planning of jobs

Ensure correct tools and tackle has been requested for the jobs

Ensure crews are aware of the PPE required for their days run

Attend meetings or calls as and when required

Send out daily handover communication to the warehouse for loading priority

Sign off holiday requests

Complete Return to work interviews in the absence of the Transport manager

Be available to call out of hours in exceptional circumstances

Ensure working times are in compliance with the working time directive

What You Bring:

• •Minimum 1 year's experience in a transport scheduling, logistics or similar operational role
• •Good communication and relationship-building skills
• •Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• •Able to work effectively as part of a team and build strong working relationships
• •Excellent planning, organisation and workload prioritisation skills
• •Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• •Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• •Able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing operational demands