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 Junior 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.
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Transport Planner in Yate employer: Irlam Associates Ltd
At Kinaxia, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and continuous improvement. Our Bristol operation provides unique opportunities for professional growth through hands-on training and coaching, ensuring our HGV Driver Trainer/Assessors can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative environment. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on raising industry standards, Kinaxia is the ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in logistics.
