Senior Transport Planner - Fleet & Route Optimisation

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

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.