Transport Planner

10 Recruitment Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner based in Huddersfield. This role involves planning and coordinating delivery schedules, optimising routes using computerised systems, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will possess logistics or planning experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits such as pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to Work

BP Fuel Card

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or transport planning is essential.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends.
• Must live within commutable distance from Huddersfield.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate delivery schedules efficiently.
• Use computerised planning systems to optimise routes.
• Provide excellent customer service and manage tasks effectively.
• Handle challenges in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Logistics/planning experience

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confident IT skills (Outlook & Excel)

Team player

Strong communication skills

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C+ in Maths & English

Job description

Transport Planner

Are you a passionate Transport Planner ready to turbo-boost your next career move?

Location

Huddersfield

Pay

Up to £35,000 + £1,000 Shift Allowance

Benefits

• Pension
• Life Insurance
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with LOS)
• Cycle to Work
• BP Fuel Card
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme

Must Haves

• Logistics/planning experience
• Ability to work earlies, lates & weekends
• Live within a commutable distance
• Strong attention to detail & organisational skills
• Confident IT skills (Outlook & Excel)
• GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C+ in Maths & English
• Ability to interpret data & prioritise workloads
• Team player with strong communication skills

Hours

Approx. 37.5 hours per week across early (6am-3pm), late (9am-6pm) and mid shifts (7am-4pm) + weekend shifts (6am-6pm) on a rota of 4 weekends in 13.

Looking to shift gears in your planning career? As a Transport Planner, you'll join a buzzing operations team responsible for coordinating bulk deliveries and ensuring customers receive exceptional service. This Transport Planner role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can interpret data on the fly, and enjoys optimising routes using a computerised planning system. If you're a proactive Transport Planner who loves solving problems and keeping everything running smoothly, this could be your next big move!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate delivery schedules efficiently
• Use computerised planning systems to optimise routes and resources
• Ensure safe, cost-effective service for all customers
• Provide excellent customer service
• Manage operational and administrative tasks
• Work independently and handle challenges in a fast-moving department
• Prioritise tasks and respond quickly to issues as they arise

Optional Qualifications / Skills

• Knowledge of UK geography
• Experience with WinDMS
• Own transport
• Transport industry or planning experience
• Understanding of Drivers Hours Regulations
• CPC or other transport qualifications
• A-Level education or equivalent

Ready to put your career in drive as a Transport Planner? Don't wait, opportunities like this don't stay parked for long! Apply today and take the next step with a company that values precision, teamwork, and progression.