Job Title: Senior Transport Planner Location: Yeadon, Leeds (on-site) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, days Loom Talent is recruiting a Senior Transport Planner on behalf of a long-established, logistics business based in Yeadon, North Leeds, providing warehousing, storage and transport services to customers across the UK. This is a senior, hands-on planning role at the centre of a busy in-house HGV operation. You'll own day-to-day planning for the fleet, keep it efficient, compliant and fully utilised and be the go-to person for the more complex or time-critical work. What you'll be doing: Planning and scheduling daily routes and loads for the HGV fleet, allocating drivers and vehicles based on load requirements, availability and drivers' hours Using the TMS and vehicle tracking to monitor live movements, manage exceptions and keep customers and internal teams updated Working closely with warehouse, customer service and subcontract hauliers to secure capacity and align dispatch with order priorities Briefing and debriefing drivers, producing manifests and transport documentation and keeping operational records accurate Monitoring compliance (drivers' hours, WTD, DVSA, H&S) and identifying opportunities to improve utilisation and service levels What we're looking for: Strong track record in a transport planning or coordination role, ideally within a 3PL, haulage or distribution environment, planning HGV fleets National or International CPC Solid working knowledge of UK transport compliance: drivers' hours, Working Time Directive, DVSA Confident using transport management and tracking systems, plus Excel Calm under pressure, organised and a clear communicator with drivers, hauliers and customers Why apply: Join a well-established, family-run business with a strong reputation and a close-knit team Monday to Friday, day shift, no weekend working Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Stable, permanent position with a business investing in its operation
Senior Transport Planner in Yeadon 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.
