Transport and Workshop Planner

Smiths Gloucester Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction and waste management company in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Transport and Workshop Planner. You'll be responsible for scheduling plant deliveries and coordinating drivers and transport resources. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in transport or workshop planning. The role offers a supportive team environment, life assurance, and discounts on services. Join us and contribute to our commitment to environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual Salary Review

Employee discount on services

Progression opportunities

24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in transport and/or workshop planning.
• Experience in plant hire or a similar industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport deliveries and collections.
• Schedule and allocate drivers, vehicles, and trailers.
• Maintain accurate records using transport management systems.
• Monitor compliance with HGV regulations.
• Support continuous improvement in transport efficiency.
• Allocate and schedule jobs to workshop personnel.
• Prioritise workshop activities based on hire requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Transport planning

Workshop coordination

HGV regulations compliance

Monitoring maintenance activities

Tools

Fleet management systems

Transport management systems

Job description

As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment.

Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management.

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

We are seeking an experienced Transport and Workshop Planner to join our team. You will play a key role in the smooth running of our daily operations. You’ll be responsible for scheduling plant deliveries and collections, coordinating drivers and transport resources, and planning of maintenance and repairs within our busy workshop.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years experience of working in transport and / or workshop planning within plant hire or a similar industry.

Hours : 7.30-5.30pm Monday-Friday

Responsibilities for the job role :

• Plan and coordinate daily transport deliveries and collections for plant equipment
• Schedule and allocate drivers, vehicles, and trailers efficiently to meet operational and customer demands
• Maintain accurate records using fleet and transport management systems
• Monitor compliance with HGV and operator’s licence regulations
• Support continuous improvement in transport efficiency and asset uptime
• Allocate and schedule jobs to workshop personnel
• Prioritise workshop activities based on hire requirements & utilisation levels
• Schedule workshop activities in coordination with operations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance activities

What can we offer you?

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• Progression opportunities
• Be part of a successful family run business
• 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty – We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values – We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking – We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability – We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability – We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.