Transport Planner

Job Title: Transport Planner
Location: Bradford
Salary: GBP28k - GBP32k per year
Department: Logistics / Transport / Planning

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join their team and ensure the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of goods and services. You ll play a key role in route planning, vehicle scheduling, compliance, and communication with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize daily/weekly transport schedules and routes based on demand, capacity, and cost-efficiency.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers according to availability, legal driving hours, and operational requirements.
• Monitor and track deliveries to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Liaise with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to manage changes or delays.
• Maintain up-to-date records of transport activities, incidents, and compliance documents.
• Analyse transport data and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Ensure all transport operations comply with relevant legislation, health and safety, and environmental standards
• Maintain up to date records in the transport management system ( Syrinx) and prepare jobs for invoicing
• Raise movement orders for plant machinery, ensuring movement orders are in place prior to delivery of the products that fall within STGO.

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport/logistics planning or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of transport regulations, including drivers hours and vehicle compliance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with transport planning software and MS Office.
• Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Experience working in a fast paced and pressured environment
• Able to meet strict deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of route optimization tools (e.g., Paragon, SAP TM, Fleetmatics).
• CPC qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in working within FMCG, retail, or distribution sectors.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.

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