Transport Planner
Location: AvonmouthSalary: £40,000 per annumHours: 6:30am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)Benefits: Company hybrid vehicle, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, employee assistance programme, career progression opportunities
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and fast-growing business operating across the South West. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and fast-paced logistics operation. This role will suit an organised and proactive individual with experience or a strong interest in transport planning, logistics, or fleet coordination.
The Role
Reporting into senior management, you will support the daily planning and routing of a fleet of tipper vehicles, ensuring efficient, cost-effective deliveries and collections across the region.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the management and utilisation of an in-house haulage fleet and subcontractors
- Acting as the main point of contact for drivers and subcontracted hauliers
- Planning and optimising daily routes with a focus on efficiency and cost control
- Liaising with customers to arrange delivery and collection times
- Providing drivers with routing information and site-specific instructions
- Re-routing vehicles quickly and effectively when required
- Tracking vehicle progress and updating customers when necessary
- Monitoring road network issues and advising drivers accordinglyCoordinating information between operations, yard, and workshop teams
- Assisting with accident investigations and reporting
- Completing administrative duties accurately using transport and weighbridge systems (training provided)
- Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc duties as required
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be highly organised, calm under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast-moving operational environment. You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in transport planning, logistics, or fleet management
- Good geographical knowledge or route-planning/scheduling experience
- A full UK driving licence
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and other office systems
- Excellent communication skills with a professional and polite manner
- A flexible attitude and strong work ethic
The Package
- Salary of £40,000 per annum
- Company hybrid vehicle
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunities for long-term progression within the business
If you are looking for your next challenge in transport or logistics and want to join a stable and growing organisation, please apply today.
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