Junior Planner

Reed; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a proactive Junior Transport Planner in Bristol to manage pallet collections and deliveries, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with the Bristol area. This full-time position offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training and mentoring

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in transport or logistics planning.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily pallet collections and deliveries.
• Route and schedule vehicles for optimal fleet utilization.
• Process driver paperwork and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of routing

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Transport Planner

Location: Avonmouth Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum Reports to: Transport Manager Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Transport Planner to join our team in Avonmouth. This role is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of transport operations and familiarity with the Bristol and Southwest region. You’ll play a key role in ensuring efficient pallet collections and deliveries across the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily pallet collections and deliveries.
• Route and schedule vehicles (3.5T to 44T) for optimal fleet utilization.
• Process driver paperwork and maintain compliance documentation.
• Liaise with drivers to communicate schedules and resolve operational issues.
• Handle customer delivery queries professionally and promptly.
• Monitor job progress and elevate issues to the Network Manager when necessary.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• 1–2 years’ experience in transport or logistics planning (pallet network experience desirable).
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic knowledge of routing, compliance, and transport operations.
• Proficient in TMS and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Bristol and Southwest region advantageous.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities.
• Training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.