transport planner Work, Jobs in wakefield, eng (with Salaries)

Transport Planner
NewCold Transport Limited —Wakefield
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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3d
Transport Planner
Brookdale Transport Ltd —Castleford
- £24,420 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
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Transport Planner
NewCold —Wakefield
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
3d
Transport Planner
The Symphony Group PLC —Normanton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
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Transport Planner
Run It Cool Ltd —Leeds
- £27,788 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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12d
Transport Planner
VLT Logistics —Leeds
Transport Team Leader
Stobart —Wakefield
- £32,000 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Transport Planner
Halcyon Tankers Ltd —Batley
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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3d
Principal Transport Planner
North Yorkshire Council —Otley
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
10d
Transport Planner
North Yorkshire Council —Otley
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
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Transport Planner
W.H. Bowker —Selby
- Full-time
- Computer networking
- IT
- Communication skills
Transport Planner
Sensa Waste Solutions —Sheffield
- £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
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Associate Director / Associate Transport Planner - Strategic Highways
WSP —Leeds
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Principal / Associate Transport Planner - Leeds
WSP —Leeds
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Team management
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Senior Transport Planner
North Yorkshire Council —Otley
- £43,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
10d
Development /Transport Planner
WSP —Leeds
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Fuels Planner
Oxalis Logistics UK —Huddersfield
- Up to £36,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
Senior/Principal Transport Planner
Stantec —Leeds
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Transport Planner
Great Bear —Sheffield
- £30,000 - £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Graduate Transport Planner
North Yorkshire Council —Otley
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- School
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Transport Planner

NewCold Transport Limited
Wakefield

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £45,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Canteen
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supply chain
Logistics
Microsoft Office
Continuous improvement
Organisational skills
Transport Manager CPC

Full job description

Overview:

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join our Wakefield transport operation. This role sits at the centre of a busy, time critical environment and will play a key part in ensuring efficient planning of driver routes, vehicle utilisation, and customer deliveries across multiple sites.

This is a role suited to someone who thrives on pace, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with a strong understanding of compliance and operational delivery.

Transport Manager CPC is essential for this role.

Location: NewCold Wakefield, Headways, Stanley, WF3 4FE.
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum.
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and manage daily transport schedules to meet delivery profiles and operational requirements.
Ensure all driver routes comply with Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive (Road Transport) Regulations 2005, and company policies.
Work collaboratively with drivers, controllers and operational teams to maintain service levels.
Monitor KPIs, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions where required.
Communicate effectively with drivers regarding route changes, delivery instructions, and operational updates.
React proactively to volume fluctuations, delays, and operational disruptions.
Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to coordinate bookings and resolve service challenges.
Support transport compliance activities including documentation, audits, and reporting.
Minimise empty running and manage backhaul and subcontractor activity.
Engage with external partners including driver agencies and subcontractors to ensure resource availability.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within transport planning and execution.

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience within a transport planning role (3 years+).
Transport Manager CPC is essential for this role.
Strong working knowledge of transport compliance and drivers’ hours legislation.
Experience using Transport Management Systems.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Confident communicator with a collaborative approach.
Strong problem solving capability and ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and planning systems.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:

Accountability and ownership of their role and decisions.
A strong drive for results and continuous improvement.
Resilience within a fast paced operation.
A team focused approach with clear communication.
A commitment to delivering high levels of service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Wakefield WF3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Transport Planning: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Transport Manager CPC (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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