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Yolk Recruitment Ltd

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GBP 26,000 - 31,000

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Job summary

A leading construction materials business is seeking a proactive Transport Planner in Treforest. The role includes coordinating deliveries efficiently, handling customer orders, and enhancing operational effectiveness while ensuring safety and environmental standards are met. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension
Share Saver Scheme
Life assurance
Discounts with retailers
Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in transport planning.
  • Good knowledge of road haulage and logistics operations.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Input customer orders for aggregates and asphalt.
  • Plan dispatches cost-effectively by coordinating with teams.
  • Respond to customer enquiries and resolve complaints.

Skills

Transport planning
Road haulage knowledge
Strong communication skills
Problem-solving
Organizational skills

Job description

Transport Planner
Location: Treforest
Basic Salary: Up to £31,000

Yolk Recruitment are working with a leading construction materials business to find a proactive and driven Transport Planner to join their team in Treforest. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in coordinating the delivery of aggregates and asphalt across a busy and growing operation.

What you'll be doing:

  • Accurately inputting customer orders for aggregates and asphalt in a timely manner.
  • Planning dispatches cost-effectively by working closely with commercial, operations and transport teams.
  • Responding promptly to customer enquiries and resolving any complaints professionally.
  • Supporting major contract planning by helping assess production and transport capacity in advance.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience in transport planning
  • Good working knowledge of road haulage and logistics operations
  • Strong communication skills - able to work closely with internal teams and external customers
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental awareness

What's on offer:

  • Basic salary up to £31,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Share Saver Scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Discounts with a range of high street retailers and brands
  • Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
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