Transport Planner

Transport Planner Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Commutable from Malton, York, Pickering, Driffield, Stamford Bridge, North Yorkshire Hours are really varied – you will need to be flexible to work weekends and during the week and be responsible for being on call – this role is very demanding but fulfilling for the right candidate – you will need to love Transport Planning as this is a stand alone role managing a fleet of up to 38 vehicles. Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Traffic Planner to join a busy transport operation. This role is responsible for delivering efficient transport planning, ensuring excellent service levels, maintaining compliance, and maximising operational efficiency across a diverse fleet. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating vehicle movements, communicating with drivers and customers, and ensuring transport operations run smoothly while meeting all regulatory and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Produce timely and accurate transport plans to support daily operational requirements. Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and drivers, ensuring clear communication and service excellence. Manage a varied fleet including refrigerated trailers, curtain-sided trailers, tankers, vans, rigid vehicles and specialist transport equipment. Ensure all loads comply with weight, temperature, security and legislative requirements. Source and maximise backload opportunities to optimise fleet utilisation and revenue. Monitor transport operations to ensure efficient movement of goods while controlling costs. Communicate delays and service issues to customers promptly and professionally. Produce customer reports and KPI information as required. Support quality management initiatives and ensure adherence to company procedures and customer-specific requirements. Report, investigate and follow up on incidents and accidents. Coordinate vehicle and trailer servicing, inspections, MOTs and maintenance schedules. Ensure compliance with hygiene, security, fraud prevention and industry standards. Support driver compliance and training requirements in partnership with operational teams. Skills & Experience Previous experience within a transport planning, traffic planning or logistics planning role. Strong understanding of transport operations, fleet management and logistics processes. Working knowledge of drivers' hours regulations, tachograph legislation and transport compliance requirements. Experience using transport management systems and associated digital platforms. Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Knowledge of refrigerated transport operations would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence. What's on Offer Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum. Opportunity to join a growing and dynamic transport operation. Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development. Varied and challenging role with significant responsibility and autonomy. Apply Now If you have a strong background in transport planning and are looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced logistics environment, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to apply for the role of Transport Planner, then please email your CV to (url removed)  or call Deb on (phone number removed) Closing date is 9.7.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future