Transport Planner

Loom Talent; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent is partnering with a well-established transport and logistics operator in Huddersfield to recruit an experienced Transport Planner. You will help ensure smooth day-to-day operations by planning driver schedules, reconciling the previous day's work, and handing over a clear shift to the incoming planning team.

The role offers a 4 on, 4 off pattern (6am-6pm or 7am-7pm) with occasional night shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience planning driver schedules and routes.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Well organised with ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Flexibility to cover shift pattern, including occasional nights.
• Experience in transport planning is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate driver schedules and routes to meet contractual delivery requirements.
• Reconcile the previous day's work and ensure all hours and paperwork are recorded.
• Prepare clear handovers for the incoming shift.
• Liaise with drivers, depot staff and customers to resolve issues.
• Monitor driver hours and compliance with Working Time Directive and hours rules.
• Maintain accurate records within transport planning systems.

Skills

Driver scheduling

Route planning

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Transport planning software

MS Excel

Job description

Transport Planner

Huddersfield | £29,000 - £33,000 DOE

Shift Pattern

4 on, 4 off, covering either 6am-6pm or 7am-7pm. Occasional night shifts may be required to cover periods of sickness or holiday.

About the Business

Loom Talent is working exclusively with a well-established transport and logistics operator based in Huddersfield, part of a larger transport group. Our client is a specialist distributor, running a fast-paced, high-volume operation where accuracy and reliability really matter.

The Role

Due to continued growth, our client is looking for an experienced Transport Planner in Huddersfield to join their team. You'll play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the operation, responsible for planning driver schedules, reconciling the previous day's work, and handing over a clear, well-prepared shift to the incoming planning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate driver schedules and routes to meet contractual delivery requirements
• Reconcile the previous day's work, ensuring all jobs, hours and paperwork are accurately recorded and closed out
• Prepare clear, accurate handovers for the incoming shift's planning team
• Liaise with drivers, depot staff and customers to resolve issues and keep operations running smoothly
• Monitor driver hours and ensure compliance with relevant transport legislation (e.g. Working Time Directive, drivers' hours rules)
• Respond to and resolve day-to-day operational issues, including delays, breakdowns and route changes
• Maintain accurate records within transport planning systems

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet and stay calm under pressure
• A confident, effective communicator who can build good working relationships with drivers, colleagues and customers
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise a busy and varied workload
• Good IT skills, comfortable picking up new systems
• Flexibility to work the shift pattern above, including occasional nights
• Previous experience in transport planning is a bonus but not essential we're just as interested in your problem-solving and people skills as your background

Loom Talent is managing this vacancy exclusively on behalf of our client.