Transport Planner / Co-ordinator Skip Hire/Commercial Waste · Gloucestershire

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; Stroud, Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in South-West England is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to optimize routes for Skip Hire vehicles. The role involves managing workloads, liaising with drivers and customers, and ensuring smooth operations. Full training is provided, and candidates should have at least one year of planning experience.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual Salary Review

Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire)

Progression opportunities

24-hour unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a planning role.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily workloads of Skip Hire vehicles and resolving issues.
• Assessing and planning the best routes for vehicles.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Who are we?

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

We are currently seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our Skip Hire Operations team. The role is based at our Operations hub in Moreton Valence (Gloucester). You will assess and plan optimal routes for our Skip Hire vehicles, liaising and solving problems related to drivers and customer queries. Confidence in communicating with customers and drivers is essential.

Full training will be provided; however, the ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a planning role.

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
• 24-hour unlimited access to mental health support

Hours: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm (with options for earlier or later start and finish times for the right candidate)

Salary: £32,000+ depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Managing daily workloads of Skip Hire vehicles and resolving issues accordingly
• Assessing and planning the best routes and job lists for vehicles, considering cost and customer service, and instructing drivers accordingly
• Informing drivers of lorry inspection dates and times; liaising with other departments to ensure smooth operations
• Providing daily updates on drivers, including breakdowns and issues, and informing the Admin Team to facilitate order fulfillment
• Checking and authorizing driver log sheets; highlighting any issues such as overbooking or reduced work rate, and verifying consistency with trackers
• Preparing weekly driver rotas to ensure adequate coverage, including Saturday shifts, and informing the Operations Team
• Ensuring drivers carry out vehicle checks and maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Handling incoming calls and emails related to service orders and supply

Our core values:

If these resonate with you, you’re in the right place!

• Honesty - We believe honesty is the best policy in all matters
• Family values - We operate with high moral standards, discipline, and respect
• Hardworking - Nothing is impossible with enough effort
• Reliability - We pride ourselves on dependability and integrity
• Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimize our environmental impact through reducing emissions and waste, recycling over 90% of waste, and promoting a greener future

If you're interested in this role, please apply, and we will get back to you.