Transport Planner

Company: Brakes Food Shop
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Location: Portbury
Job Description:

Sunday – Thursday plus 1 in 5 Fridays 10:30 – 19:00 with an alternative rest day when working a Friday.

Starting 1st July

Your role will involve working closely with transport colleagues, using multiple systems to analyse route data, plan routes and improve route allocations for our 24‑hour/6‑day operation. Adhering to the Working Time Directive for drivers and vehicle availability, you will balance multiple needs and work to often tight deadlines, while maintaining operational efficiency and customer service targets.

What you bring to the mix

If you’re able to analyse data and identify trends and improvements, you’ve got what it takes to be brilliant in this role. You’ll also need:

  • exceptional planning and organisational skills
  • to be able to deal with unexpected challenges and create innovative solutions
  • excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • to be a proficient user of Microsoft Excel

Ideally some knowledge and experience of using planning software would also be beneficial.

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family‑friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll also receive fantastic discounts on our products.

Additional Information

We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, and we are ready to support you during the application process. If you need adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

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Posted: May 21st, 2026