Transport Planner

Elland

Permanent | Full-time

Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)

We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-focused Transport Planner to join our team in Elland. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making critical decisions under pressure, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in our day-to-day logistics operations.

This role is about more than just route planning – you’ll be at the heart of keeping our delivery promises, solving problems in real time, and ensuring our customer experience remains exceptional throughout the day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating structured, efficient delivery schedules using digital logistics tools
• Responding quickly to unexpected issues like vehicle breakdowns, customer run-outs, and driver absences
• Adjusting plans to maintain service and efficiency while managing customer expectations
• Acting as the key liaison between customer service, distribution, and planning teams
• Monitoring trip reconciliations and resolving discrepancies with strong attention to detail
• Producing clear shift reports and performance updates for senior stakeholders
• Continuously improving data quality and safety standards through smart planning decisions
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Strong communicator – confident via phone, email, or face-to-face
• Comfortable making quick decisions while balancing efficiency and service
• Experienced in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and functions
• Focused on continuous improvement and driving positive change
• Understanding of transport safety and how good planning supports driver wellbeing
• Motivated, analytical, and eager to take ownership of outcomes
  
  

Why Join Us?

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension (matched contributions – 4.5% for first 2 years, rising to 7.5%)
• Life Assurance
• Staff discounts on gas
• Retail shopping discounts