Job Title: Senior Transport Planner
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Location: Wakefield (on-site)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday
Loom Talent is recruiting a Senior Transport Planner on behalf of a well-established national home and interiors retailer, at their Wakefield distribution site.
This is a hands-on planning role within a busy transport team, reporting into the Transport Planning Manager and working alongside three other planners to coordinate the efficient, cost-effective and compliant movement of product to customers across the UK.
What you'll be doing:
- Planning and scheduling daily vehicle routes and loads as part of the wider planning team, liaising with hauliers and drivers to secure capacity and resolve day-to-day issues.
- Sharing knowledge and best practice with fellow planners, and supporting the Transport Planning Manager with more complex or higher-priority routes.
- Working closely with warehouse, procurement and customer service teams to align dispatch with stock availability and order priorities.
- Monitoring delivery performance and compliance (DVSA, drivers' hours, H&S), flagging exceptions and keeping the team informed.
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience in a transport planning or logistics scheduling role, ideally within retail, distribution or manufacturing
- Strong working knowledge of UK transport compliance (drivers' hours, DVSA regulations, Working Time Directive), plus confident use of transport/routing software and Excel
- Good communication and team-working skills, comfortable collaborating with hauliers, drivers and colleagues across the business.
- A proactive, organised, hands-on approach suited to a fast-paced distribution environment.
Why apply:
- Join a well-established, growing retailer with a strong reputation in its market
- Part of an established four-person planning team with a clear reporting line into the Transport Planning Manager.
- Monday to Friday working.
- Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. xiskglj
- Stable, permanent position with a business investing in its logistics operation.
To apply, or for a confidential conversation about the role, contact Kieran Hayes at Loom Talent, .
Senior Transport Planner in Leeds employer: Loom Talent
As a Warehouse First Line Manager with our dynamic 3PL logistics provider in the Hounslow area, you will thrive in a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and operational excellence. With competitive salary packages, generous holiday allowances, and a focus on continuous improvement, we empower our team to achieve their full potential while ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. Join us to lead a motivated team and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced industry.
