Transport Planner
150101706

£35,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Pill, North Somerset

Logistics And Distribution

Posted 8 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Transport Planner 
Location: Portishead 

The Role:
  • £35,000 per annum + Bonus Structure 
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Monday–Friday: 06:00–15:00
  • Full time & Permanent role
  • Free on‑site parking (if applicable_

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement daily and weekly transport schedules based on customer demands, service levels, and fleet availability
  • Coordinate with drivers, warehouse teams, third‑party hauliers, and customer service to ensure timely and compliant goods movement
  • Monitor live transport operations; proactively resolve disruptions or delays
  • Maintain and update your Transport Management System with accurate, timely data
  • Ensure all transport activity complies with EU transport legislation, including tachograph and driver‑hour regulations
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives such as carbon reduction and digital transformation in logistics
  • Liaise professionally with customers to address transport‑related issues or complaints
  • Stay informed about industry trends, fuel prices, and regulatory changes impacting operations

The Right Candidate:
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in transport planning or logistics coordination
  • Strong knowledge of EU transport regulations and driver hours
  • Proficient in transport‑planning software (e.g., SAP TM) and Microsoft Excel
  • Full, clean driving licence is beneficial
  • Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making ability
  • Flexibility to adapt to dynamic operational requirements

If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Pertemps Bristol Industrial branch and speak to Josh McQuaid

Josh Mcquaid

Josh.Mcquaid@pertemps.co.uk

01179 294422

Division 150

Pertemps Bristol

40 Old Market Street

Bristol

Gloucestershire

BS2 0EZ

01179 294422

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