Transport Operations Planner

5 days ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Smart Systems Ltd Full time

**Shape the future of our logistics operation - and your career**

We are currently recruiting for a **Transport Operations Planner** following an internal promotion and transfer within the business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing team where internal development is actively encouraged.

In this role, you’ll support the Transport Department by producing essential transport paperwork, coordinating courier shipments, managing customer collections, and maintaining high operational standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Produce delivery and collection notes for transport routes
- Manage courier shipments and global import/export documentation
- Provide Proof of Delivery (POD) documents and liaise with Customer Services
- Support internal driver briefings and operational updates
- Maintain BSI/ISO quality standards and promote a strong Health & Safety culture
- Provide logistics administration support across the department

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure
- Competence in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)
- Strong communication skills and a proactive team approach
- Experience in logistics or transport operations (preferred but not essential)

**Shift Pattern**:

- 06:00 - 14:00
- 08:30 - 16:30
- 10:00 - 18:00
- _(37.5 hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid break. Flexibility for overtime is expected.)_

**Pay and Progression**:

- Starting Salary (Level 1, probation): £23,984.99
- Salary rises with Attendance Allowance
- Opportunity for progression to Grade 2 after probation period
- Clear internal progression and development pathways

**Employee Benefits**:

- 30 days holiday rising to 35 days with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Paid overtime
- Health cash plan and wellbeing programme
- Staff discounts across a wide range of shops and services
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Christmas voucher scheme
- Paid shutdown over Christmas & New Year
- Company sick pay and paid bereavement leave
- Company events and employee discounts
- Uniform and PPE provided

**Why Join Us?** This role has become available due to a successful internal transfer, demonstrating our strong commitment to career development. If you're looking to build a long-term career in transport operations within a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: From £23,984.99 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bristol BS49 4QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Flexibility for overtime is expected. Are you able to commit to occasional additional Saturday morning shifts when required?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Transport Operations Planner (G1)

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