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
Transport Planner in Yate employer: Irlam associates Group
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