Transport Planner

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Company: Transport and logistics company based in Leeds, specialising in the planning and management of goods movement across the UK through a busy fleet operation and transport network.

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Transport Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Plan daily transport routes, schedules, and driver allocations
• Create and issue driver manifests and delivery schedules
• Communicate with drivers, warehouse teams, customers, and hauliers
• Track vehicles using TMS and GPS systems
• Brief drivers daily and ensure jobs are sent to driver tablets
• Deal with delays, route changes, and other transport issues
• Update transport systems accurately (TMS)
• Monitor compliance, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles
• Support seasonal peaks and special projects
• Help improve efficiency using transport data

Job Skills Required

• At least 2 years’ experience in transport or logistics
• Good knowledge of UK geography
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Able to work well under pressure
• Experience with transport systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office
• Problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail

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