Transport Planner

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

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