Transport Planner in Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Job Title: Transport Planner
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)
Location: Leeds
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Our client is a 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.
They are seeking a Transport Planner to effectively schedule and coordinate transport operations, ensuring timely deliveries and collections, optimal use of resources, and full compliance with all legal and safety regulations.
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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- Location:
- Leeds
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Planner, Transport, Planning