Transport Planner – Drive Efficiency, Shape Routes, Make a Difference
📍 Location: Bradford
🕒 Hours: 1700hrs to 0200hrs
💷 Salary: £37,834.78
We’re looking for a dedicated and motivated Transport Planner to join our busy logistics team. If you thrive under pressure, enjoy solving problems, and want to be part of a fast-paced operation – we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and optimise daily delivery routes using specialist software
Oversee the night truckers to ensure any operational issues are managed being proactive not reactive
Respond quickly to operational challenges and changes
Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse, and customer service teams
Ensure legal compliance and support driver performance
Work collaboratively to achieve service and cost targetsWhat We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in a transport planning or logistics environment
Paragon routing software experience
An HGV licence is advantageous
Strong UK geographical knowledge and a hands-on approach
Must be flexible – shift patterns may vary depending on business needs
Calm, solution-focused mindset with great attention to detailA journey that gives back
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
The essentials
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
Life cover that you can increase.
Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.The extras
Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.We want everyone to join our journey
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are