Transport Planner

Loom Talent; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent is seeking a Transport Planner for Wakefield to optimise daily transport activity, maximise fleet utilisation and adapt plans as priorities change. You will collaborate with drivers, warehouses and the wider logistics team to ensure efficient deliveries and excellent customer service.

This role requires strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience planning transport routes and schedules in a busy operation.

Responsibilities

• Produce efficient daily transport plans to maximise vehicle and driver utilisation.

Skills

Transport planning

Route planning

Fleet utilisation

Driver hours compliance

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Transport Planner - Wakefield - £35,000 - £40,000

The Role

This Transport Planner opportunity is with a well-established distribution business based in Huddersfield, supporting a busy transport operation across a rotating shift pattern.

The business is looking for a proactive Transport Planner who can effectively plan and coordinate daily transport activity, maximise fleet utilisation and react quickly when operational priorities change. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are essential.

Working closely with drivers, warehouse teams and the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain function, you'll play a key role in ensuring deliveries are planned efficiently while maintaining excellent levels of customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Producing efficient daily transport plans to maximise vehicle and driver utilisation
• Planning routes in line with customer requirements, delivery windows and operational capacity
• Monitoring live transport activity and reacting to delays, changes and operational challenges
• Communicating with drivers and providing support throughout their shifts
• Working closely with warehouse and wider Logistics distribution and supply chain teams to ensure smooth operational flow
• Ensuring plans remain compliant with drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and transport legislation
• Monitoring transport KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Maintaining accurate information across Transport Management Systems and operational documentation
• Supporting the wider transport team in delivering excellent customer service

Key experience

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator or similar within a busy transport operation
• Strong understanding of route planning, fleet utilisation and transport operations
• Experience within retail, 3PL, general haulage or distribution would be advantageous
• Good understanding of drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and transport compliance
• Comfortable working a rotating shift pattern
• Experience within a Logistics distribution and supply chain environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) or route planning software would be beneficial

This Transport Planner role in Wakefield offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 and would suit someone who enjoys the pace of a live transport operation and wants to develop their career within a growing distribution business