Your role as a Transport Planner
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join our Wakefield transport operation. This role sits at the centre of a busy, time critical environment and will play a key part in ensuring efficient planning of driver routes, vehicle utilisation, and customer deliveries across multiple sites.
This is a role suited to someone who thrives on pace, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with a strong understanding of compliance and operational delivery.
Location & Compensation
Location: NewCold Wakefield, Headways, Stanley, WF3 4FE.
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum.
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and manage daily transport schedules to meet delivery profiles and operational requirements.
* Ensure all driver routes comply with Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive (Road Transport) Regulations 2005, and company policies.
* Work collaboratively with drivers, controllers and operational teams to maintain service levels.
* Monitor KPIs, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions where required.
* Communicate effectively with drivers regarding route changes, delivery instructions, and operational updates.
* React proactively to volume fluctuations, delays, and operational disruptions.
* Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to coordinate bookings and resolve service challenges.
* Support transport compliance activities including documentation, audits, and reporting.
* Minimise empty running and manage backhaul and subcontractor activity.
* Engage with external partners including driver agencies and subcontractors to ensure resource availability.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within transport planning and execution.
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience within a transport planning role (3 years+).
* Transport Manager CPC is essential for this role.
* Strong working knowledge of transport compliance and drivers’ hours legislation.
* Experience using Transport Management Systems.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Confident communicator with a collaborative approach.
* Strong problem solving capability and ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and planning systems.
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:
* Accountability and ownership of their role and decisions.
* A strong drive for results and continuous improvement.
* Resilience within a fast paced operation.
* A team focused approach with clear communication.
* A commitment to delivering high levels of service.
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