Transport Planner

Position: Transport Planner
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per year

Overview

Our client is looking for a Transport Planner to join their busy operations team in Wakefield, supporting the day-to-day coordination of transport operations, ensuring vehicles, drivers, and resources are utilised effectively.

This opportunity would suit someone with 2-3 years' experience within transport planning or general haulage operations who is looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport activities across UK road movements
• Allocate work effectively across vehicles and drivers to maximise operational efficiency
• Liaise with customers, drivers, and subcontractors regarding collections, deliveries, and updates
• Monitor transport activity and proactively manage delays or operational issues
• Ensure all transport documentation and system updates are completed accurately
• Support route planning and scheduling to meet customer requirements and deadlines
• Work closely with internal teams to maintain service levels and operational performance
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliers

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a transport planning or transport operations role
• Previous experience within a general haulage environment
• Understanding of UK transport operations, driver regulations, and planning processes
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Salary & Benefits

• Salary between £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday (office hours)
• Opportunity for career progression and development
• Onsite role
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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