Transport Planner in Barnsley

A vacancy has arisen within the Transport department for a Transport Planner, working alongside the existing members of the Transport team. You will join our client on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary + benefits.

As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, they have had unsuppressed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen our position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success.

The Transport Planner role

This position will suit a person with transport and vehicle routing knowledge.

Working hours will be 8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday. Once full training is completed, there will be set work-at-home days.

The key responsibilities of their Transport Planner will include

• Planning the drivers and fleet both onsite and at the regional out-based depots to achieve set planned deliveries nationwide.
• Efficient routing of the fleet to maximise and maintain customer service whilst ensuring legal compliance with driver working hours and fuel utilisation.
• Adjusting plans daily to accommodate chang…