Transport Planner – Normanton WF6

Temp Station Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company is seeking a Transport Planner for a full-time, permanent position in Normanton, West Yorkshire. The role includes planning efficient vehicle routes, managing drivers, and ensuring compliance with regulations, offering a competitive salary and benefits such as free parking and generous leave.

Benefits

Free parking

5 weeks annual leave

Optional company uniform

Participation in corporate events

Qualifications

• Educational background requires GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Experience in a similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning daily vehicle routes and monitoring driver locations.
• Handling enquiries from UK & overseas colleagues and managing trailer allocations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of the UK road network and geography

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

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Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

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Job Description:

Temp Station are excited to announce we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client’s team, an international freight forwarding company, as a Transport Planner based in Normanton, West Yorkshire.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning daily radial vehicle routes efficiently.
• Subcontracting C&D’s outside the area in the most effective way.
• Monitoring driver locations via trackers and phone.
• Handling enquiries from UK & overseas colleagues, subcontractors, and drivers promptly.
• Booking trailers onto ferries.
• Managing trailer allocations.
• Processing internal and external invoices.
• Administering trailer hire arrangements.
• Booking vehicles daily with suppliers.
• Providing up-to-date job lists for drivers.
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Adhering to CSR policies and procedures relevant to the role.

Additional responsibilities:

• Managing drivers and equipment to ensure timely collections and deliveries across the UK.

Educational background:

• GCSEs in Maths and English.

Technical skills and competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of the UK road network and geography.
• Ability to work under pressure during peak times.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Aspiring to progress within the company.

Personal competencies and values:

Behaviours:

• Cooperative and positive attitude.
• Customer-focused with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Responsive and initiative-taking.
• Positive 'can do' attitude.
• Open to feedback and proactive in resolving issues.
• Team-oriented with goal achievement focus.
• Organized with a focus on successful outcomes.
• Seeking development opportunities beyond current role.

What we offer:

• Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience.
• Free parking.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Optional company uniform.
• Participation in corporate events.
• Full-time, permanent role, 37.5 hours per week.