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.