Transport Planner

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to manage and optimize daily transport operations in Bradford. The role emphasizes effective planning, coordination, and communication to ensure on-time deliveries while complying with all legal standards. Candidates should have a background in transport planning or logistics, strong organizational abilities, and clear communication skills. Additional benefits include competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport planning or logistics coordination role.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, changeable workload.
• Confident in using transport planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage daily transport schedules and routes.
• Act as the main point of contact for drivers and teams.
• Track vehicle activity using transport management systems.
• Respond to operational challenges like delays or capacity issues.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Strong planning and organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Confidence using digital tools

Job description

Position: Transport Planner
Location: Bradford
Salary: 30,000-38,000 (depending on experience)

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to support the day-to-day running of a busy transport operation. The role focuses on effective planning, coordination, and communication to ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time, resources are used efficiently, and all legal and safety standards are met.

Transport Planner Position Overview

• Produce and manage daily transport schedules, routes, and driver allocations
• Act as the main point of contact for drivers, warehouse teams, and customer services
• Track vehicle activity using transport management and GPS systems
• Respond to operational challenges such as delays, changes to routes, or capacity issues
• Ensure all transport activity complies with legislation and company procedures
• Keep accurate records and contribute to performance reporting
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to enhance service delivery
  

Transport Planner Requirements

• Experience in a transport planning or logistics coordination role
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, changeable workload
• Clear communicator with drivers and operational teams
• Confident using transport planning systems and digital tools
• Experience working with subcontracted hauliers

Transport Planner Salary & Benefits

• 35,000-40,000 basic salary
• Opportunities for progression and development
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme