Transport Planner
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire YO17
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Traffic Planner to join a busy transport operation. This stand‑alone role manages a fleet of up to 38 vehicles and requires flexibility to work weekends, during the week, and to be on call.
Overview
This role delivers efficient transport planning, ensures excellent service levels, maintains compliance, and maximises operational efficiency across a diverse fleet.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce timely and accurate transport plans to support daily operational requirements.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and drivers, ensuring clear communication and service excellence.
* Manage a varied fleet, including refrigerated trailers, curtain‑sided trailers, tankers, vans, rigid vehicles and specialist transport equipment.
* Ensure all loads comply with weight, temperature, security and legislative requirements.
* Source and maximise backload opportunities to optimise fleet utilisation and revenue.
* Monitor transport operations to ensure efficient movement of goods while controlling costs.
* Communicate delays and service issues to customers promptly and professionally.
* Produce customer reports and KPI information as required.
* Support quality management initiatives and ensure adherence to company procedures and customer‑specific requirements.
* Report, investigate and follow up on incidents and accidents.
* Coordinate vehicle and trailer servicing, inspections, MOTs and maintenance schedules.
* Ensure compliance with hygiene, security, fraud prevention and industry standards.
* Support driver compliance and training requirements in partnership with operational teams.
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience within a transport planning, traffic planning or logistics planning role.
* Strong understanding of transport operations, fleet management and logistics processes.
* Working knowledge of drivers' hours regulations, tachograph legislation and transport compliance requirements.
* Experience using transport management systems and associated digital platforms.
* Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Knowledge of refrigerated transport operations would be advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum.
* Opportunity to join a growing and dynamic transport operation.
* Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.
* Varied and challenging role with significant responsibility and autonomy.
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