Transport Manager/ Planner

Consult2Recruit; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Thornbury is looking for a Transport Manager/Planner to oversee and optimise a fleet of HGV vehicles. You will ensure legal compliance, manage driver schedules, and coordinate daily operations. Candidates should have experience in transport planning and a CPC qualification. This role offers a significant opportunity to improve transport efficiency and compliance within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CPC qualification is essential.
• Experience managing HGV fleets and drivers.
• Knowledge of environmental and transport regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet compliance and roadworthiness.
• Schedule and monitor vehicle maintenance.
• Plan daily deliveries and collections.
• Manage drivers' schedules and compliance.
• Process orders and maintain accurate records.
• Handle customer enquiries professionally.
• Prepare reports on operational performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.

Skills

CPC qualification

Managing HGV fleets

Knowledge of regulations

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Transport management systems

Job description

Transport Manager / Planner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planner/Transport Manager to oversee and optimise a fleet of 17 HGV vehicles. The successful candidate will ensure full legal and environmental compliance, manage driver schedules, and coordinate daily deliveries and collections efficiently.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in transport planning within aggregates, construction, or waste management, who hold a CPC qualification and have a strong track record in fleet and driver management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the fleet is compliant and roadworthy, meeting all legal and environmental requirements.
• Schedule and monitor vehicle maintenance in line with manufacturers' guidance.
• Plan daily deliveries and collections to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Manage drivers' schedules, working hours, and licence compliance to prevent violations.
• Process orders and maintain accurate records in the delivery/collection system.
• Handle customer enquiries professionally via phone and email.
• Prepare reports and presentations highlighting operational performance and recommendations for improvement.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure efficient and sustainable transport operations.

Skills & Experience

• CPC qualification is essential.
• Experience managing HGV fleets and drivers.
• Knowledge of environmental and transport regulations.
• Strong organisation, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
• Familiarity with transport management systems and operational documentation.
• Experience with contracts related to transport, construction, or waste management.

Why Apply

This is a key operational role offering the chance to make a real impact on transport efficiency and compliance. The role is based in Thornbury and offers exposure to a variety of operational challenges within a dynamic environment