Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Castleford is looking for a Transport Planner to enhance fleet performance and ensure compliance with transport regulations. This role involves planning daily routes, maximizing fleet efficiency, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of the UK road network and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK road network and national transport planning.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable speaking with various stakeholders.
• Calm, logical thinker with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily routing and resource allocation.
• Maximise efficiency across both in-house fleet and utilisation of sub-contractor partners.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, driver hours, and transport legislation.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Job description

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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics and a knack for optimising transport operations? A leading business in Castleford is seeking a Transport Planner to join their experienced Transport team following a contract win. The role is Sunday to Thursday, 8am - 5pm, with requirement to deal with ad-hoc issues outside of hours when needed.

This is a key role responsible for planning and enhancing the performance of a nationwide network, ensuring maximum fleet efficiency and compliance with transport regulations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plan daily routing and resource allocation
• Maximise efficiency across both in-house fleet and utilisation of sub-contractor partners
• Maximise fleet utilisation and reduce delivery costs
• Communicate with suppliers, drivers and customers to provide updates and solutions
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, driver hours, and transport legislation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party transport providers

What We're Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of UK road network and national transport planning
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable speaking with various stakeholders
• Problem-solving mindset
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Calm, logical thinker with the ability to meet tight deadlines