Transport Planner

Latham Timber; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Latham Timber in Leeds is seeking a Transport Planner (Mid Shift) to join the transport department. You will generate and oversee daily vehicle manifests and assist the site transport manager with tasking during your shift.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient operations to ensure goods reach customers quickly and in good condition. You will supervise warehouse tasks, check loads, manage stock labeling, and support the team with training and performance development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar transport planning role.
• Knowledge of timber/wood materials is beneficial.
• Numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Counter Balance FLT licence preferred.
• Able to use computer/tablet for records.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manifest generation during your shift.
• Check vehicle loads and ensure accuracy before dispatch.
• Update stock inventory after receiving or dispatching.
• Label and rack stock and ensure correct identification.
• Plan loading to meet safety and manifest requirements.
• Assist with stock takes and warehouse housekeeping.
• Support transport manager with people management and discipline when needed.
• Promote a safe working environment and report hazards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Computer/tablet literacy

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Numeracy and Literacy

Tools

Counter Balance FLT Licence

MHE handling

Warehouse software

Job description

Transport Planner Mid Shift

Hours

12:30pm – 10pm Mon/Thurs

2:30pm – 8pm Friday

To work as part of a team within the day to day operations within the transport department by generating and overseeing daily vehicle manifest as assisting the site transport manager with further taskings during your shift.

Ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently, enabling goods to reach our customers quickly and in excellent condition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee manifest generation during your shift
• Ensure vehicle loads are checked correctly once loaded.
• Update stock inventory after stock has been received/dispatched.
• Securely band (if required) and label stock prior to the order being loaded onto the trucks or being placed away into the racking.
• Plan, prepare and check vehicles have been loaded securely and safely according to the manifest.
• Check stock within the warehouse and they have the correct labels for identification.
• Manage and handle all stock with the appropriate care.
• Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor/sales team.
• Perform general warehouse duties which includes housekeeping, security of site and warehouse, fire duties and First Aid (if qualified).
• Assist Operations manager in preparation for stock takes.
• Assist the Transport Manager with people management including:
  • Supervise day to day activities, get to know your team, co-ordinate time off
  • Assist with casework such as managing performance, carrying out investigations, disciplinaries, absence management, etc.
  • Assist with continual development of team members including setting goals, discussing development activities, training colleagues, carrying out appraisals, etc.
• Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health and Safety procedures, and ensuring they are understood and practiced by the team at all times
• Ensure all workplace hazards are identified, reported (NMO’s) and rectify, where safe to do so.
• Ensure yourself and other supervised staff are operating Manual Handling Equipment (Combis/FLT’s) in accordance with SWP’s.
• To assist with accident investigations (if required) and ensure all injury accidents are recorded in the accident book. Injuries also to be reported to management.
• Ensure racking is correctly used and/or rectify hazards to reduce potential risks (where safe to do so)
• Ensure equipment faults, stock damage, accidents and near-misses are reported immediately.
• Follow safe working procedures and other company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

Direct Reports: Warehouse Operatives

Preferred Experience, Qualifications & Skills required

• Minimum Experience Required: Experience of working in a similar role
• Timber/Wood sheet panel knowledge
• Preferred Education Requirements: Numeracy and Literacy
• Counter Balance FLT Licence
• MHE handling/operator
• Able to use a computer/tablet
• Required Behavioural Skills:
  • Able to work alone and as part of a team
  • Excellent communicator
  • Able to lead and motivate a team, including following relevant processes and having difficult conversations
  • Honest, reliable and enthusiastic about providing excellent service
  • Committed to continual personal development.

Value

• Endeavour to complete tasks as efficiently as possible to reduce costly delays.
• Consider alternative plans that may have less obvious cost savings.
• Sustainability Encourage environmentally friendly behaviours.
• Encourage teamwork and a happy work environment to inspire long-service.