Transport Planner in Yate, South Gloucestershire

Transport Planner

Location: Bristol
Salary: A 6-Month FTC based on a salary of £29,741 per annum
Contract: Six-month fixed-term contract, with potential to remain with the business based on performance.

Irlam Associates are recruiting a Transport Planner on behalf of an established transport and logistics business at its Bristol depot.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in transport planning, coordination or administration who wants to develop their career within a busy transport operation. You will support the planning of collections and deliveries, helping ensure vehicles and drivers are used efficiently while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate collection and delivery schedules for a mixed fleet of vehicles.

• Allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers to meet customer requirements.

• Identify backload opportunities to maximise vehicle utilisation.

• Use transport management systems and customer portals to maintain accurate plans and bookings.

• Communicate with drivers, customers and colleagues, providing updates on schedules and operational delays.

• Work with the workshop to factor vehicle servicing and availability into transport plans.

• Ensure routes account for drivers’ permitted driving and duty hours.

• Support customer bookings, quotations and clear handovers within the transport team.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in transport planning, coordination or transport administration.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise changing workloads.

• Clear communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

• Good IT skills, with experience using a transport management system beneficial.

• An understanding of drivers’ hours and transport compliance.

• A practical approach to solving problems and working as part of a team.

The opportunity

• A 6-Month FTC based on a salary of £29,741 per annum.

• Opportunity to build your planning experience within an established transport business.

• An initial six-month fixed-term contract, with scope to stay on based on performance.

Apply with your CV to be considered.