At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate daily transport activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a respected logistics business with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent role, and excellent career prospects.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Take ownership in a dynamic role that values your skills and decisions.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport planning and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for a varied role with long-term career prospects? I'm currently supporting a confidential logistics business in the Goole area with the appointment of a strong, versatile Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation where you'll play a key role at the heart of a busy transport function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, live transport environment, balancing customer expectations, driver communication, operational efficiency, and commercial decision-making.
The Role
As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport activity to ensure resources are used effectively while maintaining high service levels. Key responsibilities include:
- Planning daily transport routes and vehicle movements
- Allocating work to drivers and maximising fleet efficiency
- Liaising with customers, drivers, and internal teams
- Reacting quickly to delays, breakdowns, or operational changes
- Managing customer expectations with clear communication
- Supporting cost-effective planning and operational efficiency
- Ensuring compliance, service standards, and delivery requirements are met
- Building strong working relationships across the transport operation
The Person
We are looking for someone who is more than just a planner - commercially aware, customer-focused, and confident making decisions in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or fleet planning
- Strong communication skills with a confident telephone manner
- Good geographical knowledge and route planning ability
- The ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and remain calm under pressure
- A strong customer-focused approach with attention to service levels
- Commercial awareness around cost, efficiency, and resource planning
- A flexible, hands-on approach and ability to adapt quickly
- Experience using transport planning systems (desirable)
Why Apply?
- Salary of £35,000 - £42,000 DOE
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- Busy, varied role with real ownership
- Opportunity to join a respected logistics business
- Strong level of responsibility and autonomy
- Ideal for someone who enjoys pace, problem-solving, and ownership
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Planner looking to join a professional and growing operation where their skills, commercial awareness, and customer focus will be truly valued. For more information, please apply or contact Naomi Coates at Winsearch.
Locations
Transport Planner in Goole, North East employer: Winsearch
Join a well-established logistics business in Goole, East Yorkshire, where your expertise as a Transport Planner will be highly valued. With a competitive salary and excellent long-term career prospects, you'll thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Enjoy a culture that fosters professional growth, autonomy, and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those who are passionate about transport planning and logistics.
