Transport Planner in Malton

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.