External Distribution Team Scheduler

External Distribution Team Scheduler

Salary: £35,521.48 per annum

Working Hours: Permanent, Full time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Cheltenham

Excellent benefits package including 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and a £2,000 annual retention bonus (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.

Are you an organised and proactive individual with experience in transport scheduling?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and problem-solving are key?

Looking to join a team where you can make a real impact on operational efficiency and sustainability?

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and motivated EDT Scheduler to join our Facilities Management team in Cheltenham. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily coordination and scheduling of a mixed vehicle fleet to meet client operational requirements.

You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with transport regulations, optimising routes, and supporting the Transport Manager in delivering a safe, efficient, and high-performing service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong planning skills and a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule the vehicle fleet daily to ensure delivery of client goods in line with SLAs
• Produce daily and weekly driver rotas in compliance with transport regulations
• Maintain accurate vehicle fleet and staff records
• Analyse scheduling data to optimise routes and reduce travel costs
• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence (O Licence) regulations
• Support fleet maintenance to ensure high levels of operational availability
• Assist with performance, quality, and safety audits
• Produce weekly and monthly performance reports, identifying areas for improvement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to meet KPIs and SLAs
• Promote sustainability initiatives and support environmental targets

Essential:

• Experience in scheduling and planning (including multi-drop loads)
• Knowledge of transport regulations
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT literate (Google and Microsoft Office)
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible, proactive approach with a strong attention to detail

Creating a clean, safe, healthy and secure environment for people to work in is vital. Our Facilities Management teams work with some of the most important Government contracts, hospitals and schools. You will be making a difference, enabling and supporting these core businesses.

You will be valued and supported, and provided with first class training and competitive benefits.

Benefits:

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;

• 2.5% Golden Hello payment 

• £2,000 annual retention bonus 

• Progression, training and development catered to you.

• Refer A Friend incentives 

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.

• Subsidised healthcare plan.

• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.

• Confidential Counselling Services

• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical 

• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

Please be aware that due to the nature of the business security clearance to a high government level will be required. 

G4S  is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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