Job Description
Job Title: Transport Planner
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE) Location: Leeds
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Our client is a transport and logistics company based in Leeds, specialising in the planning and management of goods movement across the UK through a busy fleet operation and transport network.
They are seeking a Transport Planner to effectively schedule and coordinate transport operations, ensuring timely deliveries and collections, optimal use of resources, and full compliance with all legal and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan daily transport routes, schedules, and driver allocations
- Create and issue driver manifests and delivery schedules
- Communicate with drivers, warehouse teams, customers, and hauliers
- Track vehicles using TMS and GPS systems
- Brief drivers daily and ensure jobs are sent to driver tablets
- Deal with delays, route changes, and other transport issues
- Update transport systems accurately (TMS)
- Monitor compliance, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles
- Support seasonal peaks and special projects
- Help improve efficiency using transport data
Job skills required:
- At least 2 years' experience in transport or logistics
- Good knowledge of UK geography
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- Able to work well under pressure
- Experience with transport systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
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