Transport Planner

Freight Personnel; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established transport and logistics company in Castleford is seeking a General Haulage Transport Planner to join their growing team. You will work closely with the transport manager, focusing on fleet planning and customer interactions. Ideal candidates will have a good geographical knowledge of the UK and some experience in haulage. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with generous holiday and pension benefits.

Benefits

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

28 days holiday

Pension: Peoples Pension

Qualifications

• CPC qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Some experience within general haulage is required.

Responsibilities

• Support next day to 3 day planning for a fleet of 20 wagons.
• Interact daily with customers for live bookings and pricing negotiation.
• Contribute to compliance duties as required.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of the UK road networks

Pricing loads accurately

Experience in general haulage

Job description

Overview

Our client are a well established (over 40 years) UK Transport, Haulage and Pallet Distribution business based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Due to growth they are recruiting for a General Haulage Transport Planner to work as part of a small close team within a growing family business.

The role will be working alongside the transport manager with a focus on next day to 3 day planning for a fleet of 20 wagons including a large number of tramper drivers.

Responsibilities

• Support next day to 3 day planning for a fleet of 20 wagons, including tramper drivers, in collaboration with the transport manager.
• Interact daily with customers via email and telephone for live bookings and pricing negotiation.
• Contribute to compliance duties as required (CPC qualification desirable but not essential).

Qualifications and Experience

• Geographic knowledge of the UK and its road networks is highly desirable.
• Ability to price loads accordingly.
• Some experience within general haulage is required; CPC qualification is desirable but not essential.

Benefits and Details

• Salary: 30,000 – 35,000 base, depending on experience.
• Holiday: 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension: Peoples Pension.
• Hours: Around 8.5 hours per day, start and finish times depending on operation but typically 6am – 6pm.