Transport Planner
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
£30k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Example Recruitment are proud to be working on behalf of a large, well-established transport and logistics company based near Wetherby. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to add an additional Transport Planner to their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced operation where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient planning and utilisation of the fleet. You’ll be working closely with drivers, customers, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly and maximise load efficiency.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating daily vehicle movements, ensuring routes are planned efficiently and cost-effectively while maximising fleet utilisation through effective backloading. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where no two days are the same, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to think on your feet. This is a fully office based role, working five days a week from a well-located site Wetherby, offering a great working environment within a close-knit and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily routes for a fleet of vehicles
Maximise vehicle utilisation by sourcing and organising backloads Liaise with drivers, customers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations Monitor and adjust schedules in real-time to deal with any issues or delays
Use internal systems and platforms to manage bookings, loads, and planning
Ensure all work is completed in line with company and compliance standards
About You
Previous experience within transport planning, logistics, or a similar role
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Confident communicator, able to liaise with a range of stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Good IT skills and confidence using planning systems
Experience with systems such as Qargo or Haulage Exchange would be beneficial, but not essential
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and stable business
Supportive team environment
Long-term career prospects within the transport and logistics sector
If you’re looking for your next step in transport planning and want to be part of a company that’s continuing to grow, we’d love to hear from you
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced operation where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient planning and utilisation of the fleet. You’ll be working closely with drivers, customers, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly and maximise load efficiency.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating daily vehicle movements, ensuring routes are planned efficiently and cost-effectively while maximising fleet utilisation through effective backloading. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where no two days are the same, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to think on your feet. This is a fully office based role, working five days a week from a well-located site Wetherby, offering a great working environment within a close-knit and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily routes for a fleet of vehicles
Maximise vehicle utilisation by sourcing and organising backloads Liaise with drivers, customers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations Monitor and adjust schedules in real-time to deal with any issues or delays
Use internal systems and platforms to manage bookings, loads, and planning
Ensure all work is completed in line with company and compliance standards
About You
Previous experience within transport planning, logistics, or a similar role
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Confident communicator, able to liaise with a range of stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Good IT skills and confidence using planning systems
Experience with systems such as Qargo or Haulage Exchange would be beneficial, but not essential
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and stable business
Supportive team environment
Long-term career prospects within the transport and logistics sector
If you’re looking for your next step in transport planning and want to be part of a company that’s continuing to grow, we’d love to hear from you
Reference: 225234348
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Transport Planner
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
£30k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Example Recruitment are proud to be working on behalf of a large, well-established transport and logistics company based near Wetherby. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to add an additional Transport Planner to their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced operation where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient planning and utilisation of the fleet. You’ll be working closely with drivers, customers, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly and maximise load efficiency.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating daily vehicle movements, ensuring routes are planned efficiently and cost-effectively while maximising fleet utilisation through effective backloading. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where no two days are the same, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to think on your feet. This is a fully office based role, working five days a week from a well-located site Wetherby, offering a great working environment within a close-knit and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily routes for a fleet of vehicles
Maximise vehicle utilisation by sourcing and organising backloads Liaise with drivers, customers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations Monitor and adjust schedules in real-time to deal with any issues or delays
Use internal systems and platforms to manage bookings, loads, and planning
Ensure all work is completed in line with company and compliance standards
About You
Previous experience within transport planning, logistics, or a similar role
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Confident communicator, able to liaise with a range of stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Good IT skills and confidence using planning systems
Experience with systems such as Qargo or Haulage Exchange would be beneficial, but not essential
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and stable business
Supportive team environment
Long-term career prospects within the transport and logistics sector
If you’re looking for your next step in transport planning and want to be part of a company that’s continuing to grow, we’d love to hear from you
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced operation where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient planning and utilisation of the fleet. You’ll be working closely with drivers, customers, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly and maximise load efficiency.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating daily vehicle movements, ensuring routes are planned efficiently and cost-effectively while maximising fleet utilisation through effective backloading. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where no two days are the same, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to think on your feet. This is a fully office based role, working five days a week from a well-located site Wetherby, offering a great working environment within a close-knit and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily routes for a fleet of vehicles
Maximise vehicle utilisation by sourcing and organising backloads Liaise with drivers, customers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations Monitor and adjust schedules in real-time to deal with any issues or delays
Use internal systems and platforms to manage bookings, loads, and planning
Ensure all work is completed in line with company and compliance standards
About You
Previous experience within transport planning, logistics, or a similar role
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Confident communicator, able to liaise with a range of stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Good IT skills and confidence using planning systems
Experience with systems such as Qargo or Haulage Exchange would be beneficial, but not essential
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and stable business
Supportive team environment
Long-term career prospects within the transport and logistics sector
If you’re looking for your next step in transport planning and want to be part of a company that’s continuing to grow, we’d love to hear from you
Reference: 225234348
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