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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