Transport Planner

Bis Henderson; Batley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics consultancy in England is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Transport Planner for their Leeds depot. This role involves planning vehicle routes, allocating drivers, and ensuring compliance with transport legislation. The ideal candidate has experience in FMCG logistics and a strong knowledge of UK geography. This position offers a salary of up to £35,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport planning role, ideally within multi-temperature or FMCG logistics.
• Experience planning 40+ multi drop routes per day.
• Strong working knowledge of UK geography and routing systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and ensure timely deliveries.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles in line with operational needs and legal requirements.
• Liaise with customers, drivers, and depot teams to maintain high service levels.

Skills

Transport planning

Route optimization

Customer liaison

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Paragon

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Leeds Salary: up to £35,000.00

Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Transport Planner to join our client's team at their Leeds depot. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the delivery fleet, which includes up to 130 vehicles ranging from vans to artics.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and ensure timely deliveries.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles in line with operational needs and legal requirements (e.g. drivers' hours, Working Time Directive).
• Liaise with customers, drivers, and depot teams to maintain high service levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and transport legislation.
• Produce transport reports and analyse performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Support the wider transport team during peak periods and coordinate across multiple depots.

Experience

• Proven experience in a transport planning role, ideally within multi-temperature or FMCG logistics.
• Experience planning 40+ multi drop routes per day.
• Strong working knowledge of UK geography and routing systems.
• Familiarity with transport compliance, driver hours, and fleet operations.
• Proficiency in Paragon, TMS, and Microsoft Office.

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