Senior Transport Planner

  • Reactive Permanent Recruitment
  • Oct 16, 2025
Full time Construction Site Manager Management Planner

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.