Transport Planner

Calor Gas Ltd


Date: 1 day ago
City: Elland, England
Contract type: Full time
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
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