Senior Transport Planner

TLP recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics organization in Yeadon, Leeds is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to coordinate daily fleet operations and manage a team of drivers and vehicles. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and possess strong organisational skills. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000, day shift working hours, and benefits including 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

20 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Transport Planner or Coordinator role.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced logistics or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily transport operations for a fleet of 40 HGV vehicles.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles based on load requirements and availability.
• Use TMS and GPS tracking to monitor vehicle movements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in fast-paced logistics

Education

National/International CPC

Tools

MANDATA TMS

Job description

Senior Transport Planner – Logistics & Distribution

Location: Yeadon, Leeds

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift (Office Hours)

The Role

A leading logistics, transport and distribution company in Leeds is looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to coordinate daily fleet operations. This role supports a national distribution network covering warehousing, storage, and 3PL contract logistics.

You’ll be responsible for planning routes, allocating vehicles and drivers, and ensuring deliveries run efficiently, safely, and on time. This is a key position within a growing operation, offering stability and long-term development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily transport operations for a fleet of 40 HGV vehicles
• Route planning and vehicle scheduling to maximise efficiency and service levels
• Allocate drivers and vehicles based on load requirements and availability
• Use TMS (Transport Management Systems) and GPS tracking to monitor vehicle movements
• Create and issue driver manifests, delivery schedules and transport documentation
• Track deliveries and provide progress updates to internal teams and customers
• Liaise with drivers, warehouse teams, customer service, hauliers and 3PL partners
• Conduct driver briefs and debriefs
• Input and maintain accurate transport data and operational records
• Identify performance trends and opportunities for continuous improvement

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Transport Planner or Transport Coordinator role
• National/International CPC
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Confident working in a fast-paced logistics or distribution environment
• Live within commuting distance of Yeadon, Leeds

Highly Desirable:

• Experience using MANDATA TMS

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £45,000.00 per annum
• Monday–Friday working (day shift)
• 20 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Employer

This is a well-established and growing logistics organisation providing distribution, warehousing and third-party logistics (3PL) services across the UK.

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