Transport Planner / Supervisor PM Shift
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Transport Planner / Supervisor (PM Shift) - West Yorkshire Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Job Type: Full-time
We’re looking for a proactive and operationally focused Transport Planner/Supervisor to join our growing logistics team in West Yorkshire. This role sits at the heart of the transport function, combining route planning, driver management and day-to-day operational control to ensure a safe, efficient and reliable transport operation. This role is working an Afternoon Shift on a Monday-Friday basis.
The Role As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for:
* Planning and optimising routes across general haulage and groupage operations
* Managing and supporting drivers throughout the working day
* Running the daily transport function, keeping the operation moving smoothly
* Allocating work, monitoring progress and responding to live challenges
* Ensuring compliance, safety and service quality standards are met
* Communicating effectively with customers, drivers and internal teams
* Managing vehicle utilisation, delivery schedules and driver hours
* Building strong working relationships to maintain driver engagement and performance
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing planning with real-time operational control.
About You We’re looking for someone with:
? Previous experience in transport or logistics planning
? Strong knowledge of route optimisation and driver hours regulations
? Confidence in managing drivers and transport operations daily
? Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
? A calm, organised approach when handling live operational challenges
? Desire to take ownership and drive continuous improvement
Experience in general haulage and groupage planning would be highly advantageous.
What We Offer * Competitive salary
* Company benefits package
* A key role within an established, profitable transport operation
* Opportunity for career progression and operational development
* Supportive team environment
* Autonomy to shape and improve daily planning and transport performance
Interested? If you’re ready to step into a role that blends planning, people and operational leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV or message our recruitment team for a confidential chat.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Job Type: Full-time
We’re looking for a proactive and operationally focused Transport Planner/Supervisor to join our growing logistics team in West Yorkshire. This role sits at the heart of the transport function, combining route planning, driver management and day-to-day operational control to ensure a safe, efficient and reliable transport operation. This role is working an Afternoon Shift on a Monday-Friday basis.
The Role As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for:
* Planning and optimising routes across general haulage and groupage operations
* Managing and supporting drivers throughout the working day
* Running the daily transport function, keeping the operation moving smoothly
* Allocating work, monitoring progress and responding to live challenges
* Ensuring compliance, safety and service quality standards are met
* Communicating effectively with customers, drivers and internal teams
* Managing vehicle utilisation, delivery schedules and driver hours
* Building strong working relationships to maintain driver engagement and performance
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing planning with real-time operational control.
About You We’re looking for someone with:
? Previous experience in transport or logistics planning
? Strong knowledge of route optimisation and driver hours regulations
? Confidence in managing drivers and transport operations daily
? Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
? A calm, organised approach when handling live operational challenges
? Desire to take ownership and drive continuous improvement
Experience in general haulage and groupage planning would be highly advantageous.
What We Offer * Competitive salary
* Company benefits package
* A key role within an established, profitable transport operation
* Opportunity for career progression and operational development
* Supportive team environment
* Autonomy to shape and improve daily planning and transport performance
Interested? If you’re ready to step into a role that blends planning, people and operational leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV or message our recruitment team for a confidential chat.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Job number 3221603
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Company Details:
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integri...