Transport Planner
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Wakefield
- Full Time, Permanent
- £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionPosition: 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.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
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.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Job number 3806741
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Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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