Transport Planner

White Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Bristol is seeking a Transport Planner to manage the movement and delivery of multi-drop vehicles. This role involves scheduling, managing drivers, and maintaining high standards of customer service. Ideal candidates will have UK transport planning experience or a proactive attitude towards building a long-term career. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including private healthcare and a group personal pension plan.

Benefits

Bonus: Twice yearly

Group Personal Pension Plan: up to 5%

Up to 25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Income Protection

Qualifications

• Experience in UK transport planning, ideally in multi-drop delivery.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage a fleet and maintain customer care standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effective movement and delivery of multi-drop vehicles.
• Coordinate delivery and collection schedules.
• Provide administrative support for the Transport and Warehouse Department.

Skills

UK Transport Planning experience

Multi-drop delivery knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Transport Planner required for Sunday Times Top Logistics company based at Avonmouth.

Role overview:

The Transport Planner will be responsible for the effective movement and delivery of 10 multi-drop vehicles in the South West. This includes managing drivers for 5-15 drops per day, providing administrative support for the Transport and Warehouse Department, organizing delivery and collection schedules, and coordinating the operation of fleet vehicles while ensuring compliance with all controls and procedures. The role requires maintaining a high standard of customer care.

Candidate profile:

This position would suit an individual with some UK Transport Planning experience, ideally in multi-drop delivery, or someone seeking a long-term career with an excellent employer who has the right attitude.

Package:

• Salary: £26K – £31K
• Bonus: Twice yearly
• Hours: Monday to Friday – Week 1: 07:00 – 16:00; Week 2: 10:00 – 19:00
• Group Personal Pension Plan: up to 5%
• Up to 25 days holiday
• Life cover: Four times annual basic salary on joining
• Voluntary Benefit Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Income Protection

Additional information:

WR Logistics is the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK-wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.