Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Location: Avonmouth
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: 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 accordingly

• Coordinating 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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