Transport Planner
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
£30k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Position: Transport Planner
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per year
Overview
Our client is looking for a Transport Planner to join their busy operations team in Wakefield, supporting the day-to-day coordination of transport operations, ensuring vehicles, drivers, and resources are utilised effectively.
This opportunity would suit someone with 2-3 years' experience within transport planning or general haulage operations who is looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily transport activities across UK road movements
Allocate work effectively across vehicles and drivers to maximise operational efficiency
Liaise with customers, drivers, and subcontractors regarding collections, deliveries, and updates
Monitor transport activity and proactively manage delays or operational issues
Ensure all transport documentation and system updates are completed accurately
Support route planning and scheduling to meet customer requirements and deadlines
Work closely with internal teams to maintain service levels and operational performance
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliersRequirements
Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a transport planning or transport operations role
Previous experience within a general haulage environment
Understanding of UK transport operations, driver regulations, and planning processes
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslySalary & Benefits
Salary between £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
Monday to Friday (office hours)
Opportunity for career progression and development
Onsite role
Supportive and collaborative working environmentBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per year
Overview
Our client is looking for a Transport Planner to join their busy operations team in Wakefield, supporting the day-to-day coordination of transport operations, ensuring vehicles, drivers, and resources are utilised effectively.
This opportunity would suit someone with 2-3 years' experience within transport planning or general haulage operations who is looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily transport activities across UK road movements
Allocate work effectively across vehicles and drivers to maximise operational efficiency
Liaise with customers, drivers, and subcontractors regarding collections, deliveries, and updates
Monitor transport activity and proactively manage delays or operational issues
Ensure all transport documentation and system updates are completed accurately
Support route planning and scheduling to meet customer requirements and deadlines
Work closely with internal teams to maintain service levels and operational performance
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliersRequirements
Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a transport planning or transport operations role
Previous experience within a general haulage environment
Understanding of UK transport operations, driver regulations, and planning processes
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslySalary & Benefits
Salary between £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
Monday to Friday (office hours)
Opportunity for career progression and development
Onsite role
Supportive and collaborative working environmentBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for
Reference: 225184466
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Transport Planner
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
£30k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Position: Transport Planner
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per year
Overview
Our client is looking for a Transport Planner to join their busy operations team in Wakefield, supporting the day-to-day coordination of transport operations, ensuring vehicles, drivers, and resources are utilised effectively.
This opportunity would suit someone with 2-3 years' experience within transport planning or general haulage operations who is looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily transport activities across UK road movements
Allocate work effectively across vehicles and drivers to maximise operational efficiency
Liaise with customers, drivers, and subcontractors regarding collections, deliveries, and updates
Monitor transport activity and proactively manage delays or operational issues
Ensure all transport documentation and system updates are completed accurately
Support route planning and scheduling to meet customer requirements and deadlines
Work closely with internal teams to maintain service levels and operational performance
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliersRequirements
Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a transport planning or transport operations role
Previous experience within a general haulage environment
Understanding of UK transport operations, driver regulations, and planning processes
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslySalary & Benefits
Salary between £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
Monday to Friday (office hours)
Opportunity for career progression and development
Onsite role
Supportive and collaborative working environmentBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per year
Overview
Our client is looking for a Transport Planner to join their busy operations team in Wakefield, supporting the day-to-day coordination of transport operations, ensuring vehicles, drivers, and resources are utilised effectively.
This opportunity would suit someone with 2-3 years' experience within transport planning or general haulage operations who is looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily transport activities across UK road movements
Allocate work effectively across vehicles and drivers to maximise operational efficiency
Liaise with customers, drivers, and subcontractors regarding collections, deliveries, and updates
Monitor transport activity and proactively manage delays or operational issues
Ensure all transport documentation and system updates are completed accurately
Support route planning and scheduling to meet customer requirements and deadlines
Work closely with internal teams to maintain service levels and operational performance
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliersRequirements
Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a transport planning or transport operations role
Previous experience within a general haulage environment
Understanding of UK transport operations, driver regulations, and planning processes
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslySalary & Benefits
Salary between £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
Monday to Friday (office hours)
Opportunity for career progression and development
Onsite role
Supportive and collaborative working environmentBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for
Reference: 225184466
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