Transport planner

Transport Planner

Goole / East Yorkshire

£35,000 - £42,000 DOE

Full-time, Permanent

Logistics / Transport / Distribution

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for a varied role with long-term career prospects?

I'm currently supporting a confidential logistics business in the Goole area with the appointment of a strong, versatile Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation where you'll play a key role at the heart of a busy transport function.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, live transport environment, balancing customer expectations, driver communication, operational efficiency, and commercial decision-making.

The Role

As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport activity to ensure resources are used effectively while maintaining high service levels.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning daily transport routes and vehicle movements
Allocating work to drivers and maximising fleet efficiency
Liaising with customers, drivers, and internal teams
Reacting quickly to delays, breakdowns, or operational changes
Managing customer expectations with clear communication
Supporting cost-effective planning and operational efficiency
Ensuring compliance, service standards, and delivery requirements are met
Building strong working relationships across the transport operation

The Person

We are looking for someone who is more than just a planner - commercially aware, customer-focused, and confident making decisions in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or fleet planning
Strong communication skills with a confident telephone manner
Good geographical knowledge and route planning ability
The ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and remain calm under pressure
A strong customer-focused approach with attention to service levels
Commercial awareness around cost, efficiency, and resource planning
A flexible, hands-on approach and ability to adapt quickly
Experience using transport planning systems (desirable)

Why Apply?

Salary of £35,000 - £42,000 DOE
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Excellent long-term career prospects
Busy, varied role with real ownership
Opportunity to join a respected logistics business
Strong level of responsibility and autonomy
Ideal for someone who enjoys pace, problem-solving, and ownership
Confidential opportunity with further details available

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Planner looking to join a professional and growing operation where their skills, commercial awareness, and customer focus will be truly valued.

For more information, please apply or contact Naomi Coates at Winsearch.

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