Transport Planner

GPS Recruitment; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Planner to assist in managing a fleet of over 150 vehicles across the UK. The role includes planning driver schedules and ensuring timely deliveries while complying with relevant regulations. Candidates should demonstrate a high level of customer service and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of hybrid work once training is completed.

Benefits

Generous salary and package

Hybrid work available after training

Qualifications

• Proactive, flexible approach with an ability to work under pressure.
• Interest in the distribution sector.
• Capable of managing own work time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning drivers and fleet for nationwide deliveries.
• Efficiently route fleet to maximize customer service and compliance.
• Support the team in various office functions.

Skills

Interest in starting a career within distribution

High level of customer service

Proactive and flexible

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Time management skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to communicate instructions effectively

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Major GPS is looking for a Transport Planner to join our Transport Division. The role involves assisting and coordinating the running of a fleet of over 150 vehicles, controlled from 3 manufacturing sites and 7 out‑bases across the UK. Our client is a market‑leading, fast‑paced manufacturing company completing over 5,000 deliveries nationwide each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning the drivers and fleet both onsite and at the regional out‑base depots to achieve set planned deliveries nationwide.
• Efficient routing of the fleet to maximise and maintain customer service whilst ensuring legal compliance with driver working hours and fuel utilisation.
• Assisting the rest of the team in other functions within the office.

Required Skills / Experience

• Interest in starting a career within the distribution sector.
• High level of customer service.
• Proactive, flexible approach with ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Computer literate, good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Can manage own work time to achieve timed daily duties.
• Can work within a small team.
• Can pass instructions directly to the drivers.

Additional Information

The position comes with a generous salary and package. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Hybrid work is available upon completion of training.

We are looking for individuals who can be flexible as the role will require you to be available to communicate with drivers outside of the standard working hours as required.

If you are looking for a career in the distribution sector, please apply. Full training on the bespoke systems in place will be given to the successful person.