Lead Transport Planner
We're working on behalf of a well-established and ambitious haulage business based near Otley to recruit a Lead Transport Planner who's ready to take the helm of a busy and ever-changing transport planning function.
General Info:
* Location - Near Otley, West Yorkshire
* Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
* Hours: 45-hour week, Monday to Friday
* Weekend Cover: 1 in 3 weekends (Saturday morning on-site + on-call phone cover)
If you enjoy the challenge of managing a fleet, love problem-solving, and want to be part of a business that respects your time outside of work, this could be the role for you.
About the Role:
As Lead Transport Planner, you'll manage the day-to-day planning of articulated vehicles and drivers, ensuring efficient operations and great service and be central to keeping things running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Create and adjust driver routes to optimise time, fuel, and service delivery
2. Monitor and respond to changes such as traffic delays, cancellations, and customer amendments
3. Assign vehicle and driver schedules with a focus on legal compliance and commercial efficiency
4. Communicate effe...