Transport planner

1 month ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Tarmac Full time

At Tarmac,

‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a Transport Planner to join our fantastic team at Tarmac Stancombe Office, which is located in Flax Bourton, Bristol. This role is commutable from Westonsuper-Mare, Bristol, Chepstow, Newport, Cardiff, Gloucester and the surrounding areas 

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. 

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor the role of Transport Planner will work with multidisciplinary teams with both internal and external stakeholders including customers, customer service, planning and haulage drivers. The role will also be responsible for: 

Handling of inbound and outbound calls 

Process customer’s orders 

Raise any safety concerns immediately 

Proactively chase and inform of changes 

Complaint handling 

Effective communication with key stakeholders 

Accurate recording of data 

Uphold company values 

Effective management of assets and materials 

Sourcing and management of external assets 

Effective cost management 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Transport Planner will already have proven experience working in a hectic Planning role but we welcome applications from those who enjoy working in a busy, challenging customer focussed environment dealing with multiple stakeholders.

Suitable candidates for the role of Transport Planner will also have: 

Excellent planning and organisational skills 

Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi task and manage expectations successfully 

Proven customer service and telephone skills 

Superb attention to detail 

Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels 

Proven teamwork capability 

Speed and efficiency in making decisions 

Commercial awareness 

IT literacy 

Good geographical knowledge of the North East region (preferred) 

Knowledge of transport law (preferred but not essential) 

Why Us

As well as the role of  Transport Planner  we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits: 

Bonus scheme 

Enhanced holiday entitlement 

Contributory pension scheme 

Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 

Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice 

Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice and Menopause 

Training and development opportunities 


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