Transport Planner

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Morley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Transport Controller / Planner in the Morley/Leeds area to oversee same-day courier operations. You will coordinate collections and deliveries, allocate work to employed and self-employed drivers, and manage a mixed fleet from small vans to 18-tonne vehicles.

Typical shifts are Monday to Friday, 40 hours, with occasional overtime. You will ensure compliance with driver hours regulations and maintain smooth day-to-day transport operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport planning or transport control role.
• Experience working with both employed and self-employed drivers.
• Awareness of driver hours regulations and transport compliance.
• Experience coordinating vehicles ranging from small vans to 18-tonne vehicles.
• Exposure to both pallet and parcel operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily collections and deliveries for the same-day courier operation.
• Manage and allocate work to both employed and self-employed drivers.
• Coordinate a range of vehicles, from small vans through to 18-tonne vehicles.
• Handle both pallet and parcel deliveries, ensuring collections and deliveries are completed efficiently.
• Manage pre-booked work alongside last-minute, same-day collection and delivery requests.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Monitor driver movements and respond to changes or operational issues throughout the day.
• Ensure planned activities take account of driver hours regulations and relevant transport compliance requirements.

Skills

Transport planning

Driver coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Position: Transport Controller / Planner

Location: Morley area, Leeds

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 DOE

Our client is seeking an experienced Transport Controller / Planner to join their same-day courier desk. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating collections and deliveries, planning routes and managing both employed and self-employed drivers across a varied fleet of vehicles.

Job Overview

• Plan and coordinate daily collections and deliveries for the same-day courier operation.
• Manage and allocate work to both employed and self-employed drivers.
• Coordinate a range of vehicles, from small vans through to 18-tonne vehicles.
• Handle both pallet and parcel deliveries, ensuring collections and deliveries are completed efficiently.
• Manage pre-booked work alongside last-minute, same-day collection and delivery requests.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Monitor driver movements and respond to changes or operational issues throughout the day.
• Ensure planned activities take account of driver hours regulations and relevant transport compliance requirements.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in a transport planning or transport control role.
• Experience working with both employed and self-employed drivers.
• Awareness of driver hours regulations and transport compliance.
• Experience coordinating vehicles ranging from small vans to 18-tonne vehicles.
• Exposure to both pallet and parcel operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Salary & Benefits

• £28000 - £35,000 DOE.
• Full-time, permanent, office-based position.
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, plus one hour unpaid for lunch.
• Typical shifts include 7:45am-4:45pm, 8:00am-5:00pm and 9:00am-6:00pm, with occasional requirements to work 10:00am-7:00pm.
• Weekend on-call cover required once every seven weeks, from Friday evening through to Monday morning (time given back)