Transport Planner: Route Optimization & Growth

Winsearch; Selby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Winsearch in the Selby area is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join a growing transport business. You will coordinate daily transport activity, plan routes, liaise with drivers and customers to ensure smooth operations.

This hands-on role requires strong organisation, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Salary £35,000–£40,000 DOE, permanent full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Transport Planner or similar role in logistics.
• Strong route planning and scheduling experience.
• Good geographical knowledge and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport routes, journeys and loads.
• Schedule vehicles and drivers across the operation.
• Liaise with drivers and customers and provide operational support.
• Brief and debrief drivers as required.
• Communicate with customers and provide clear updates.
• Resolve delivery and planning issues quickly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate information in internal systems and Excel sheets.
• Support vehicle and trailer availability for service and inspection.

Skills

Route planning

Scheduling

Driver liaison

Customer service

Communication

Prioritisation

IT skills (Excel)

Transport compliance

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Winsearch in the Selby area is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join a growing transport business. You will coordinate daily transport activity, plan routes, liaise with drivers and customers to ensure smooth operations.

This hands-on role requires strong organisation, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Salary £35,000–£40,000 DOE, permanent full-time role.