Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to join their team at the Leeds depot. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and scheduling routes to maximize delivery efficiency across a fleet of up to 130 vehicles. Ideal candidates will have experience in planning multi-drop routes and knowledge of logistics compliance. This position offers a salary of up to £35,000 and requires unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport planning role within FMCG logistics.
• Experience planning 40+ multi-drop routes per day.
• Strong knowledge of UK routing systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule vehicle routes to ensure timely deliveries.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles according to operational needs.
• Liaise with customers and depot teams to maintain service levels.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Transport planning

Communication

Problem solving

Knowledge of UK geography

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.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role