Transport Planner

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join our Wakefield transport operation. This role sits at the centre of a busy, time critical environment and will play a key part in ensuring efficient planning of driver routes, vehicle utilisation, and customer deliveries across multiple sites.

This is a role suited to someone who thrives on pace, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with a strong understanding of compliance and operational delivery.

Transport Manager CPC is essential for this role.

Location: NewCold Wakefield, Headways, Stanley, WF3 4FE.

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum.

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage daily transport schedules to meet delivery profiles and operational requirements.
• Ensure all driver routes comply with Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive (Road Transport) Regulations 2005, and company policies.
• Work collaboratively with drivers, controllers and operational teams to maintain service levels.
• Monitor KPIs, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Communicate effectively with drivers regarding route changes, delivery instructions, and operational updates.
• React proactively to volume fluctuations, delays, and operational disruptions.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to coordinate bookings and resolve service challenges.
• Support transport compliance activities including documentation, audits, and reporting.
• Minimise empty running and manage backhaul and subcontractor activity.
• Engage with external partners including driver agencies and subcontractors to ensure resource availability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within transport planning and execution.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience within a transport planning role (3 years+).
• Transport Manager CPC is essential for this role.
• Strong working knowledge of transport compliance and drivers’ hours legislation.
• Experience using Transport Management Systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach.
• Strong problem solving capability and ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and planning systems.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:

• Accountability and ownership of their role and decisions.
• A strong drive for results and continuous improvement.
• Resilience within a fast paced operation.
• A team focused approach with clear communication.
• A commitment to delivering high levels of service.