Transport Planner - Temporary Contract IMMEDIATE START

Transport Planner Location: Yate Bristol Salary: £36(Apply online only) | Contract: Temporary, Full-time | Hours: [37.5/40] per week The role As a Transport Planner, you’ll plan and optimise daily transport operations to ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries and collections. You’ll work closely with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to deliver a high-quality service while maintaining compliance with UK transport regulations. Key responsibilities Create and manage daily/weekly transport plans to meet service and cost targets. Allocate loads, route vehicles, and schedule collections/deliveries using Transport Management Systems (TMS). Coordinate with drivers, subcontractors, and warehouse teams to resolve issues in real time. Monitor vehicle utilisation, capacity, and KPIs (OTIF, cost per drop, empty running) and drive improvements. Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation including Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), and tachograph rules. Manage customer communications, booking-in, and service recovery where required. Support incident reporting, defect management, and safe systems of work in line with company policy. Maintain accurate planning, POD, and administration records. What we’re looking for Proven experience in transport planning within logistics, distribution, or haulage. Strong knowledge of UK compliance: Drivers’ Hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation. Confident using TMS and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables/lookups desirable). Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. Clear communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with drivers and customers