Transport Planner

Job Title: Transport Planner Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE) Location: Leeds Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Our client is a transport and logistics company based in Leeds, specialising in the planning and management of goods movement across the UK through a busy fleet operation and transport network. They are seeking a Transport Planner to effectively schedule and coordinate transport operations, ensuring timely deliveries and collections, optimal use of resources, and full compliance with all legal and safety regulations. Key Responsibilities: Plan daily transport routes, schedules, and driver allocations Create and issue driver manifests and delivery schedules Communicate with drivers, warehouse teams, customers, and hauliers Track vehicles using TMS and GPS systems Brief drivers daily and ensure jobs are sent to driver tablets Deal with delays, route changes, and other transport issues Update transport systems accurately (TMS) Monitor compliance, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles Support seasonal peaks and special projects Help improve efficiency using transport data Job skills required: At least 2 years' experience in transport or logistics Good knowledge of UK geography Strong communication and organisation skills Able to work well under pressure Experience with transport systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application