Transport Planner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,000 i £40,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Please see benefits. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, Bristol, BS10 7TZ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Gregory Distribution Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | R006315_1757081000 |
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Transport Planner
Location: Bristol (Cribbs Causeway)
About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Job Description: We are currently seeking additional Transport Planners at our Bristol depot. This position will be working within the central transport team and will involve all aspects of the planning of contractual inbound customer volumes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning and organising national transport operations, including deliveries and collections, to ensure efficient and timely execution across multiple depot locations.
- Managing inbound load schedules using a fleet of articulated vehicles, ensuring optimal routing and resource allocation.
- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, shift revenue, and vehicle utilisation, and implementing corrective actions where necessary to maintain high standards.
- Collaborating with the central customer service team to coordinate loading schedules and delivery appointments in line with customer expectations.
- Communicating collection and delivery times with internal departments and external customers to ensure transparency and service reliability.
- Holding regular meetings with Line Managers to review operational performance, address challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Identifying and developing opportunities to enhance service offerings and add value to the transport operation through innovative solutions and process improvements.
- Ensuring all contracted transport activities are accurately booked through internal systems and delivered in accordance with customer agreements.
- Achieving daily and weekly vehicle revenue targets and providing detailed performance reports to senior management on a weekly basis.
- Maintaining and updating all relevant data within the Transport Management System (TMS) to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of contracted deliveries.
- Ensuring full compliance with company policies and procedures within the transport business area, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
Requirements:
- Experience of planning in the logistics industry is advantageous.
- Knowledge of legal compliance including driver's hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
- Competitive Salary: Salary between £35,000pa and £40,000pa, depending on experience.
- Hours: 07:00hrs - 19:00hrs, working on a 4on 4off basis.
- Training: Full systems training provided.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
- Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
- Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions.