STARK Building Materials UK

Transport Allocator Planner

STARK Building Materials UK  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Transport Allocator Planner for our site in Bristol (Winterstoke Road), who's as passionate about great service as we are!

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Jewson are looking for a Transport Allocator Planner to join the supportive and successful team at their Bristol (Winterstoke Road) site.

Working Hours:

7am-5pm Mon-Fri, and every 2nd Sat 8am-12pm

Location: Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2NS


Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and coordinate transport operations alongside the Branch and Transport Managers to meet customer demands

  • Communicate effectively and facilitate good working relationships with drivers, suppliers, and customers

  • Utilise Excel and Word to create transport schedules and reports and manage associated administrative tasks

  • Manage logistics, including route planning and vehicle allocation

  • Drive continuous improvement in transport processes

  • Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Logistic and transport planning experience with awareness of Transport Legislation

  • An understanding of building materials would be desirable

  • Ability to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment

  • Strong IT skills and regional geographic knowledge

  • Proactive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude

What’s in it for you?

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts

  • A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued

  • Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation

  • Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life

What's Next:

If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.

Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can’t wait to hear from you!

STARK Building Materials UK

About STARK Building Materials UK

STARK Building Materials UK comprises a family of brands, including Jewson, one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber.

With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry.

Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Coventry, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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