Transport Planner
Location: Yate Bristol
Salary: £36 (Apply online only) | Contract: Temporary, Full-time | Hours: [37.5/40] per week
Role
As a Transport Planner, you'll plan and optimise daily transport operations to ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries and collections. You'll work closely with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to deliver a high-quality service while maintaining compliance with UK transport regulations.
Key responsibilities
* Create and manage daily/weekly transport plans to meet service and cost targets.
* Allocate loads, route vehicles, and schedule collections/deliveries using Transport Management Systems (TMS).
* Coordinate with drivers, subcontractors, and warehouse teams to resolve issues in real time.
* Monitor vehicle utilisation, capacity, and KPIs (OTIF, cost per drop, empty running) and drive improvements.
* Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation including Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), and tachograph rules.
* Manage customer communications, booking-in, and service recovery where required.
* Support incident reporting, defect management, and safe systems of work in line with company policy.
* Maintain accurate planning, POD, and administration records.
What we're looking for
* Proven experience in transport planning within logistics, distribution, or haulage.
* Strong knowledge of UK compliance: Drivers' Hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.
* Confident using TMS and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables/lookups desirable).
* Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
* Clear communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with drivers and customers
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