Loom Talent
Transport Planner
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Transport Planner
Huddersfield | £29,000 - £33,000 DOE
Shift Pattern
- 4 on, 4 off, covering either 6am-6pm or 7am-7pm
- Occasional night shifts may be required to cover periods of sickness or holiday
About the Business
Loom Talent is working exclusively with a well-established transport and logistics operator based in Huddersfield, part of a larger transport group. Our client is a specialist distributor, running a fast-paced, high-volume operation where accuracy and reliability really matter.
The Role
Due to continued growth, our client is looking for an experienced Transport Planner in Huddersfield to join their team. You'll play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the operation, responsible for planning driver schedules, reconciling the previous day's work, and handing over a clear, well-prepared shift to the incoming planning team.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate driver schedules and routes to meet contractual delivery requirements
- Reconcile the previous day's work, ensuring all jobs, hours, and paperwork are accurately recorded and closed out
- Prepare clear, accurate handovers for the incoming shift's planning team
- Liaise with drivers, depot staff, and customers to resolve issues and keep operations running smoothly
- Monitor driver hours and ensure compliance with relevant transport legislation (e.g., Working Time Directive, drivers' hours rules)
- Respond to and resolve day-to-day operational issues, including delays, breakdowns, and route changes
- Maintain accurate records within transport planning systems
What We're Looking For
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet and stay calm under pressure
- A confident, effective communicator who can build good working relationships with drivers, colleagues, and customers
- Well organized, with the ability to prioritize a busy and varied workload
- Good IT skills, comfortable picking up new systems
- Flexibility to work the shift pattern above, including occasional nights
- Previous experience in transport planning is a bonus but not essential; we're just as interested in your problem-solving and people skills as your background
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Loom Talent is managing this vacancy exclusively on behalf of our client. If you're an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next opportunity, apply now or get in touch with Kieran at Loom Talent for a confidential chat.
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