96 Transport jobs in Dagenham

Transport Coordinator
Location:  Near Greenhithe / Dartford
Salary:  £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Hours:  Monday – Friday
Reports to:  Transport Manager

About the Role:
Working Connections is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing waste management company that is leading the way in sustainability and service excellence. We are currently seeking a dedicated and organized Transport Coordinator  to join their expanding team. In this vital role, you will oversee daily transport operations, ensuring efficiency and safety across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Debrief drivers at the end of their shifts and validate their work.
li>Check in with drivers throughout the day to ensure operations are running smoothly.
• Allocate work for the next day, maintaining schedule accuracy and service quality.
• Provide support to the team, solving problems promptly and effectively.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have previous transport experience in a similar role, with a minimum of 2 years.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator, capable of coordinating with drivers and management.
• Eager to develop within a dynamic and growing business.
• Willing to grow with the company, which promotes from within and supports professional development.

Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a flourishing waste management business that values its employees and fosters career growth. Whether you're looking to develop your skills or build a long-term career, this role offers both.

Working Hours & Shift Expectations:  This is a predominantly daytime role, with typical working hours falling between 7:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm on a staggered rota basis shared across the team. Once fully up to speed, the successful candidate will be part of this rotating schedule alongside other team members to ensure seamless operational coverage. From time to time, there will be a requirement to cover the early shift (4:00am–1:00pm) when the usual early cover is on annual leave or unavailable. This responsibility is shared fairly across the wider team and ensures continued support for our drivers as they begin their routes, while also helping to resolve any logistical or system-related issues that may arise early in the day. Flexibility and a proactive approach to teamwork are key, and in return, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your contribution helps keep everything moving smoothly.

Apply now and be part of a thriving team shaping a sustainable future.

Transport Planner

Location: Central London

Salary: 35k - 45k plus bonus and other benefits (hybrid)

Emtech are working with a growing Engineering Consultancy who are looking for a Transport Planner to join their London office of over 150 staff. The London Transport Planning team is 15 people working on a wide range of challenging projects, mainly mid to large scale schemes.

Some of their recent projects include transport assessments for large mixed-use developments, masterplanning the regeneration of town centres, and travel plans for business parks, transport strategies for regeneration pojects and large aviation schemes both in and out of London. You will have the opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of exciting projects and be part of a pro-active and results-driven team with an expanding workload.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Supporting planning applications through the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Delivery & Servicing Plans, Construction Logistics Plans and transport chapters of Environmental Statements;
• Analysis of survey information, data and transport networks;
• Developing access, parking, servicing and street design solutions and identifying mitigation strategies;
• Liaising with clients and other professionals including architects and town planners; and
• Supporting bidding and business development activity.

Desired Skills, Experience & Requirements:

• 2+ years of transport planning experience
• A degree in a relevant subject
• Effective and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with transport planning policy and best practice including relevant design standards
• Ability to use / interpret the outputs from industry software including some of AutoCAD, TRICS/TRAVL, LINSIG, ARCADY, GIS.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team
• Good written and spoken communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated

For more information on this opportunity contact Michael Power at Emtech Recruitment.

Transport Planner Job Overview

A leading name in UK logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to join their fast-paced and dynamic team at their London Gateway depot. This role is ideal for someone with a strong logistics background and hands-on experience planning vehicle movements - particularly in the container sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule daily vehicle movements for Day 1 to Day 2 operations
• Manage and support a fleet of drivers throughout the day
• Communicate effectively with ports and other stakeholders
• Book delivery slots and ensure accurate port entry scheduling
• Use the TOPS transport management system to input driver start/finish times and job details
• Monitor live operations, chase ETAs, and reroute jobs when required
• Resolve issues proactively and keep customers updated on potential delays
• Check and match PODs (Proof of Delivery) with jobs on the system
• Ensure high levels of operational accuracy and compliance

Transport Planner Job Requirements

• Previous experience as a Transport Operator or Planner - Essential
• Solid background in logistics or container haulage
• Confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• Able to work independently under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong UK geographical knowledge
• Highly organised, with the ability to multitask effectively
• Flexible and adaptable to meet business needs
• Comfortable working a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern
• Experience using TOPS or similar TMS
• Familiarity with port procedures and container movements

Transport Planner Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa 33,000- 36,000
• Full benefits to be discussed

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

About the company:

Our client is a multi-disciplined, reputable sub-contractor who currently turnover 90m per annum. As a business, they specialise primarily within the water (wastewater and clean water) and infrastructure/non-infrastructure areas of civil engineering, with offices in North London, Kent, and on the South Coast. The company has some of the best employees in the industry working for them, they are very well respected across the utility industry and are currently in a period of steady growth.

Whilst the business is looking to expand, they are also keen to maintain their family feel atmosphere, offering an enjoyable working environment and everyone is treated as a name, not a number, with the respect from the directors across the company.

They are a relationship-based contractor and pride themselves on the quality of the work that they produce. This has led them to have repeat business with Thames Water, holding certain frameworks for over 30 years. On top of this, they have long-standing relationships with Affinity Water, Southern Water, and South East Water and have recently started working with Anglian Water.

About the opportunity:

Due to company expansion, my client is recruiting for a Transport Coordinator to join their transport team, which currently operates 5 HGVs, over 100 Light Commercial Vehicles, and 30 company cars.

As a Transport Coordinator, you will be the first line of support to all drivers and stakeholders, ensuring the company's fleet operates in a safe, efficient, and timely manner to meet the demands of the business and its customers.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting fleet maintenance scheduling and liaising with service providers for vehicle repairs; supporting with the data capture for transport-related reports in a timely and accurate manner; processing orders for stock & equipment as required; coordinating the bookings for internal transport requirements; providing support to the Transport Manager and maintaining accurate records of all transport-related administration.

About the benefits and rewards:

This company makes personal development, career progression, and long-term stability a priority. You will be working for a company that encourages internal promotion and wants to see its employees progress through the company. You will be part of a fun and energetic working environment.

You will be rewarded with a salary ranging from 28,000 to 32,000 (dependent on experience). In addition to this, you will be offered 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays), healthcare cover, and access to the group pension scheme.

About the requirements:

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be computer literate and hold good administrative skills. Additionally, you must be an excellent communicator with the ability to work alongside management, site personnel, and suppliers.

Experience working in transport/logistics is preferable in the construction industry.

Knowledge of using Microsoft Navision and Samsara telematics is desirable, along with an understanding of FORS accreditation and a CPC qualification.

How to apply:

If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV tome or call the main office landline to discuss further on a confidential basis.

Transport Planner

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working required to meet the needs of a demanding client).
Work place: Park Royal
Salary: 30,000 plus commission
Company Car: Available
Reports to: Contract Manager
Scope: To provide client support with booking & managing flexible worker resource across those sites aligned to their area.


Key Responsibilities:
> Deliver the highest levels of operational support to all the sites aligned to the sites the branch resources. This should include but not be limited to:
> Operational fulfilment ensuring all bookings are made in a timely manner in line with our service level agreement
> Support the contract manager with forward planning
>Maintain close working relationships with all driving staff across each location using the tools available
> Deliver 100% compliance against all recruitment vetting standards at all times
> Maintaining best practice as outlined by the business.
> Ensure all minimum standards associated with our booking & management process are maintained
> Ensure the correct onboarding process is always followed.
> Manage and maintain all systems i.e., online portal, Job Matching and Joined Up
> Ensure support for the Manager to deliver 100% compliance audit rating.
> Support with effective roll out of any new internal initiatives/projects.
> Provide initial point of contact for any and all HR related matters and communicate with all concerned in a timely manner.
> Support Onsite colleagues with day-to-day worker issues around pay, holiday, sickness, attendance etc.
> Ensure all personal objectives are met.
> Escalate to contract manager, in a timely manner, any known operational issues that might involve the senior RMG/Pertemps management.
> To maintain the highest levels of communication both written and oral with the client, the flexible workers and within the Pertemps management team.
> Ensure that all relevant payroll deadlines are met at all locations, managing the flow of information between the client and our internal departments.

Key behavioural skills:
> To possess good levels of business acumen including oral/written business communication skills to a high standard.
> To display a strong approach to managing the various sites identifying opportunities for the contract manager to improve process, recruitment, financial and operational performance to the benefit of the Pertemps contract.
> To evidence capability for making sound/confident decisions on behalf of the client and Pertemps.
> To evidence a calm, encouraging and enthusiastic character when managing complex and sensitive internal and external communications.
> To meet and exceed all tasks and functions without management reminder.

Overview


Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working required to meet the needs of a demanding client).

Work place: Chelmsford

Salary: 30,000 plus commission

Company Car: Available

Reports to: Contract Manager

Scope: To provide client support with booking & managing flexible worker resource across those sites aligned to their area.


Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver the highest levels of operational support to all the sites aligned to the sites the branch resources. This should include but not be limited to:
• Operational fulfilment ensuring all bookings are made in a timely manner in line with our service level agreement
• Support the contract manager with forward planning
• Maintain close working relationships with all driving staff across each location using the tools available
• Deliver 100% compliance against all recruitment vetting standards at all times
• Maintaining best practice as outlined by the business.
• Ensure all minimum standards associated with our booking & management process are maintained
• Ensure the correct onboarding process is always followed.
• Manage and maintain all systems i.e., online portal, Job Matching and Joined Up
• Ensure support for the Manager to deliver 100% compliance audit rating.
• Support with effective roll out of any new internal initiatives/projects.
• Provide initial point of contact for any and all HR related matters and communicate with all concerned in a timely manner.
• Support Onsite colleagues with day-to-day worker issues around pay, holiday, sickness, attendance etc.
• Ensure all personal objectives are met.
• Escalate to contract manager, in a timely manner, any known operational issues that might involve the senior RMG/Pertemps management.
• To maintain the highest levels of communication both written and oral with the client, the flexible workers and within the Pertemps management team.
• Ensure that all relevant payroll deadlines are met at all locations, managing the flow of information between the client and our internal departments.

Key behavioural skills:

• To possess good levels of business acumen including oral/written business communication skills to a high standard.
• To display a strong approach to managing the various sites identifying opportunities for the contract manager to improve process, recruitment, financial and operational performance to the benefit of the Pertemps contract.
• To evidence capability for making sound/confident decisions on behalf of the client and Pertemps.
• To evidence a calm, encouraging and enthusiastic character when managing complex and sensitive internal and external communications.
• To meet and exceed all tasks and functions without management reminder.