Transport Planner — Route & Capacity Optimisation

Breedon Group plc; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Transport Planner in Pontypridd. This role entails planning, scheduling, and coordinating deliveries while ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in distribution planning and strong IT skills. With a commitment to service excellence, the Transport Planner will work closely with operations and transport teams to enhance efficiency. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, annual leave, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Analytical thinker with an understanding of cost and service trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a forward view of haulage and production capacity.
• Work collaboratively to optimise distribution plans.
• Act as the contact for communicating production disruptions.
• Respond proactively to changes in the delivery plan.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation.

Skills

Previous experience in distribution planning, transport coordination, or logistics operations

Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Transport Planner in Pontypridd. This role entails planning, scheduling, and coordinating deliveries while ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in distribution planning and strong IT skills. With a commitment to service excellence, the Transport Planner will work closely with operations and transport teams to enhance efficiency. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, annual leave, and opportunities for career progression.