Transport Planner

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

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

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Allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers to meet customer requirements.

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Identify backload opportunities to maximise vehicle utilisation.

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

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

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

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

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

What we’re looking for

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Experience in transport planning, coordination or transport administration.

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Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise changing workloads.

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Clear communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

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

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An understanding of drivers’ hours and transport compliance.

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

The opportunity

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

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

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

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed