Transport Planner
Salary: Up to £32K - £34K
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6am-3pm / 10am-4pm Benefits at a Glance £32K–£34K salary | Monday–Friday only | Healthcare plan | Pension | 28 days holiday | Free parking | Career development The Role We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner (General Haulage) to join a leading general haulage company in Leeds to coordinate their daily fleet operations. This role supports a national distribution network covering warehousing, storage, and 3PL logistics. You’ll be responsible for planning routes, allocating vehicles and drivers, and ensuring deliveries run efficiently, safely, and on time. This is a key position within a growing operation, offering stability and long-term development. Key Responsibilities: * Plan and manage daily transport operations for a fleet of 40 HGV vehicles * Route planning and vehicle scheduling to maximise efficiency and service levels * Allocate drivers and vehicles based on load requirements and availability * Use TMS (Transport Management Systems) and GPS tracking to monitor vehicle movements * Create and issue driver manifests, delivery schedules and transport documentation * Track deliveries and provide progress updates to internal teams and customers * Liaise with drivers, warehouse teams, customer service, hauliers and 3PL partners * Conduct driver briefs and debriefs * Input and maintain accurate transport data and operational records * Identify performance trends and opportunities for continuous improvement Requirements: Essential: * 2–3 years’ experience in a Transport Planner or Transport Coordinator role * Experience planning routes for HGV / LGV fleets * Strong organisational and problem-solving skills * Confident working in a fast-paced logistics or distribution environment * Live within commuting distance of Yeadon, Leeds Highly Desirable: * Experience using MANDATA TMS Salary & Benefits: * Salary: £32K - £34K * Monday–Friday working * Alternate Shifts | 6am-3pm / 10am-4pm * 1 in 3 weekends on call (+£75 supplement) * 28 days holiday * Healthcare plan (Money towards dental/optical etc.) * Company Pension Scheme * Free on-site parking * Ongoing training and career development opportunities To Note: Should you have not heard back within 14 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful TLP Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this position you consent to TLP processing and storing your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work finding services. We process your personal data in accordance with data protection laws, which require us to give you a Privacy Statement to explain how we manage your personal data. Our full Privacy Statement is available to view on the TLP website, or it can be provided upon request
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