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. If you’d like, I can also: * Shorten this for job boards * Rewrite it for LinkedIn * Add compliance wording (equal opportunities / GDPR) * Tailor it to attract more junior or more senior candidates