Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 + Progression Opportunities

Monday – Friday (Rotating Shifts)

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established, specialist transport and logistics provider operating a nationwide fleet and delivering high-value, sensitive equipment across the UK.

The Role

This is a fast-paced, hands-on position at the heart of the transport function, combining route planning, driver supervision, and real-time problem solving.

• Planning vehicle routes, collections, and trunking to maximise efficiency and service levels
• Managing workloads via the TMS and coordinating with customer service teams
• Acting as the key point of contact for operational issues and resolving challenges in real time
• Ensuring all vehicles are dispatched on time, prioritising deliveries where needed
• Supporting warehouse operations to ensure effective vehicle loading and capacity
• Managing driver communications, timesheets, and holidays
• Promoting compliance, health & safety, and operational standards
• Supporting wider management across transport and warehouse functions

About You

You will be an experienced transport professional who thrives in a live, operational environment.

• Previous experience in a transport planning or supervisory role
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and influence drivers
• Confident working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities
• Good geographical knowledge and understanding of transport compliance (tachographs / O-licence)
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Positive, proactive approach with a team-focused mindset
• FLT (Counterbalance) licence – desirable but not essential

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership of daily operations and make a real impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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