Senior Transport Planner

  • Reactive Permanent Recruitment
  • Oct 16, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Transport Planner, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire.

Reactive Permanent Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the South West s leading building/construction waste management companies. Due to progression, this successful and long established business seek and a highly organised and experienced Senior Transport Planner to work from their busy Thornbury site.

NB: Transport Manager CPC essential

Job Overview

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a small fleet of 17 HGV vehicles, ensuring compliance with environmental laws, and coordinating with various stakeholders to optimize transportation planning. This role requires a strong background in urban planning within the aggregates and waste management industry. A CPC holder with good experience in driver management is also required.

Duties

  • Company fleet compliance and all legal requirements to ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and legal
  • Schedule maintenance in line with manufacturers schedules and current timetables
  • The planning of daily deliveries and collections in line with customer expectations
  • Manage Drivers daily schedules, licences, hours and prevent any violations
  • Take orders and add to delivery/collection system
  • Deal with customer queries on the phone or by email
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations on project progress, findings, and recommendations

Skills

  • Transport Manager CPC essential to be added to companies Operator License from day one
  • Knowledge of environmental law as it pertains to transportation projects
  • Excellent report writing skills for clear communication of findings and recommendations
  • Multi-task with compliance, drivers, orders and enquiries
  • Familiarity with contracts related to construction and transportation planning
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of transportation management while working within a dynamic team environment

Package:

  • Starting salary of up to £50,000pa depending on experience
  • An excellent range of benefits including pension
  • Monday to Friday working week
  • On-site free parking

For more information about this rewarding the exciting Senior Transport Planner career, please APPLY TODAY.

Key:

Transport Planner, Snr Transport Planner, Transport Manager, Snr Transport Manager, Depot Manager, Site Manager, Aggregates, Building, Construction, Waste Management, CPC, Transport Manager CPC, Thornbury, Bristol, North Bristol.