Transport Planner

TLP
Horsforth, West Yorkshire
Transport Planner – General Haulage

Location: Horsforth, Leeds
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

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Posted 2026-04-16

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