Transport Planner in Yate

Transport Planner in Yate

Yate Full-Time No home office possible
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Overview
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Salary:
Β£36,000 – Β£36,000/annum
Job Type
Permanent
Location:
Yate
Posted
04 November 2025
Transport Planner
Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire
Salary: Β£36,000 per annum + weekend on-call allowance (1 in 3 weekends)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 (45 hours per week)
David Hathaway Transport, part of the Kinaxia Logistics Group, is a leading provider of reliable and customer-focused transport and logistics solutions across the UK. We\’re looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team in Yate.
You\’ll play a key role in planning and executing efficient collection and delivery schedules, ensuring the best use of vehicles and drivers while maintaining excellent customer service and compliance standards.
What you\’ll do:

  • Plan and manage daily transport operations to ensure efficiency and on-time deliveries.
  • Maximise vehicle and driver utilisation using transport management systems (TMS) and customer portals.
  • Liaise with the Workshop to coordinate vehicle and trailer availability.
  • Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams to maintain service excellence.
  • Manage driver and staffing levels (including agency cover) to meet daily requirements.
  • Handle customer bookings, quotes, and operational updates.
  • Support the team with cross-training and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.

What you\’ll bring:

  • Previous experience in transport planning or logistics coordination.
  • Knowledge of the Highway Code, EU Drivers\’ Hours, Working Time Directive, and transport legislation.
  • Good geographical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Confident using transport systems and Microsoft Office.
  • A logistics qualification (e.g. CPC or NVQ) would be an advantage.

What we offer:

  • Β£36,000 per annum
  • 1 in 3 weekend on-call rota (paid additionally)
  • Monday-Friday working hours (08:30-17:30)
  • Career progression within the Kinaxia Group
  • Supportive and friendly team culture
  • Company pension and other benefits

Ready to take the next step in your transport career? Apply today and join David Hathaway Transport.

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Contact Detail:

Kinaxia Transport & Warehousing Recruiting Team

Transport Planner in Yate
Kinaxia Transport & Warehousing
Location: Yate
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