Transport planning recruitment for Yate operators who need a traffic office that plans ahead rather than firefights.
A good traffic office is invisible: vehicles leave on time, drivers stay legal and customers get what they were promised.
Transport employers across the South West include food and drink manufacturers, aerospace and defence supply chains, retail distribution and regional hauliers. Each plans a different kind of work, so we recruit to the network rather than the title.
Trunking networks, multi-drop rounds and dedicated contracts need different planners. We recruit each one differently.
Operators at sites such as the M4 and M5 junction parks around Bristol and Gloucester compete for the same experienced planners, which is why pay moves quickly.
Permanent transport roles matched to fleet size, network and systems.
The Transport Manager CPC and any other qualifications the role needs are confirmed before a candidate reaches your shortlist.
We ask which routing and scheduling systems candidates use every day, so there is no hidden learning curve.
For a new contract we can recruit the planners and the manager together, timed to the start date.
Indicative permanent salaries in Yate run from around £28k for planners up to £55k+ for senior transport managers.
Transport office pay in the South West moves with the size of the fleet, the network and the hours: night planning and on-call usually pay more. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.
Planners and managers who are looking and those who are not, approached with the details that matter to them.
We arrange interviews and any planning exercise, then brief each candidate beforehand.
We help settle salary, hours and start date so the offer is accepted first time.
An empty planning desk costs more than the advert: overtime, missed slots and avoidable empty miles.
A realistic job description helps retention. We describe the planning day as it really runs, not its quietest shift.
A strong transport brief covers:
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Yes. GOV.UK says you need the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to become a transport manager. Operators with a standard national or international operator's licence need a transport manager.
Yes. We recruit fleet managers and maintenance controllers who look after vehicle compliance and cost.
Yes. Our driver desk recruits permanent HGV and LGV drivers and our temporary driving desk supplies cover.
Upload your CV and tell us the fleet size, network and systems you know. We contact you when a permanent role fits.
Good systems, sensible hours, a manager who trusts the plan and pay in line with the market.
Transport planning recruitment elsewhere in the South West:
Other specialisms in Yate:
See our national Transport Planning Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Yate.
One brief covers a single planner or a whole traffic office for a new contract.