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Transport Planner - Huddersfield - £35,000 - £36,000 Monday - Friday
About the role
This Transport Planner opportunity is with a well-established distribution business based in Huddersfield, supporting a busy transport operation across a rotating shift pattern. The business is looking for a proactive Transport Planner who can effectively plan and coordinate daily transport activity, maximise fleet utilisation and react quickly when operational priorities change. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are essential.
Working closely with drivers, warehouse teams and the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain function, you'll play a key role in ensuring deliveries are planned efficiently while maintaining excellent levels of customer service.
Key responsibilities
- Producing efficient daily transport plans to maximise vehicle and driver utilisation
- Planning routes in line with customer requirements, delivery windows and operational capacity
- Monitoring live transport activity and reacting to delays, changes and operational challenges
- Communicating with drivers and providing support throughout their shifts
- Working closely with warehouse and wider Logistics distribution and supply chain teams to ensure smooth operational flow
- Ensuring plans remain compliant with drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and transport legislation
- Monitoring transport KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost
- Maintaining accurate information across Transport Management Systems and operational documentation
- Supporting the wider transport team in delivering excellent customer service
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Key experience
- Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator or similar within a busy transport operation
- Strong understanding of route planning, fleet utilisation and transport operations
- Experience within retail, 3PL, general haulage or distribution would be advantageous
- Good understanding of drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and transport compliance
- Comfortable working a rotating shift pattern
- Experience within a Logistics distribution and supply chain environment
- Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities
- Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) or route planning software would be beneficial
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This Transport Planner role in Huddersfield offers a salary of £35,000 - £36,000 and would suit someone who enjoys the pace of a live transport operation and wants to develop their career within a growing distribution business.
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