Job Description
Transport Planner
Are you a passionate Transport Planner ready to turbo-boost your next career move?
Location: Huddersfield
Pay: Up to £35,000 + £1,000 Shift Allowance
Benefits:
Pension
Life Insurance
23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with LOS)
Cycle to Work
BP Fuel Card
Training & Development
Employee Assistance Programme
Must Haves:
Logistics/planning experience
Ability to work earlies, lates & weekends
Live within a commutable distance
Strong attention to detail & organisational skills
Confident IT skills (Outlook & Excel)
GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C+ in Maths & English
Ability to interpret data & prioritise workloads
Team player with strong communication skills
Hours: Rota-based 6am–6pm and 6pm–6am, following a rota pattern that changes every 12 weeks. This will eventually move to a 4 on / 4 off pattern.
Looking to shift gears in your planning career? As a Transport Planner, you’ll join a buzzing operations team responsible for coordinating bulk deliveries and ensuring customers receive exceptional service. This Transport Planner role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can interpret data on the fly, and enjoys optimising routes using a computerised planning system. If you're a proactive Transport Planner who loves solving problems and keeping everything running smoothly, this could be your next big move!
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate delivery schedules efficiently
Use computerised planning systems to optimise routes and resources
Ensure safe, cost-effective service for all customers
Provide excellent customer service
Manage operational and administrative tasks
Work independently and handle challenges in a fast-moving department
Prioritise tasks and respond quickly to issues as they arise
Optional Qualifications / Skills
Knowledge of UK geography
Experience with WinDMS
Own transport
Transport industry or planning experience
Understanding of Drivers Hours Regulations
CPC or other transport qualifications
A-Level education or equivalent
Ready to put your career in drive as a Transport Planner? Don’t wait, opportunities like this don’t stay parked for long! Apply today and take the next step with a company that values precision, teamwork, and progression.
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