Transport Planner

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Bradford is seeking a Transport Planner to manage daily transport schedules, act as the main point of contact for operational teams, and ensure compliance with regulations. Successful candidates will have transport planning experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, along with holiday entitlement and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression and development

Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics coordination role.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, changeable workload.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage daily transport schedules, routes, and driver allocations.
• Act as the main point of contact for drivers, warehouse teams, and customer services.
• Ensure all transport activity complies with legislation and company procedures.

Skills

Transport planning

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Tools

Transport planning systems

GPS systems

Job description

Position: Transport Planner
Location: Bradford
Salary: £30,000-£38,000 (depending on experience)

Transport Planner Position Overview

• Produce and manage daily transport schedules, routes, and driver allocations
• Act as the main point of contact for drivers, warehouse teams, and customer services
• Track vehicle activity using transport management and GPS systems
• Respond to operational challenges such as delays, changes to routes, or capacity issues
• Ensure all transport activity complies with legislation and company procedures
• Keep accurate records and contribute to performance reporting
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to enhance service delivery

Transport Planner Requirements

• Experience in a transport planning or logistics coordination role
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage a fast‑paced, changeable workload
• Clear communicator with drivers and operational teams
• Confident using transport planning systems and digital tools
• Experience working with subcontracted hauliers

Transport Planner Salary & Benefits

• £35,000-£40,000 basic salary
• Opportunities for progression and development
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme