Transport Planner

Symphony Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer in Barnsley is seeking a Transport Planner to manage vehicle routing and planning. In this full-time, permanent role, you will be responsible for planning the drivers and fleet to ensure on-time deliveries across the nation. Candidates must have a strong background in transport planning, good geographical knowledge, and the ability to work within a team. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, and applicants should specify their salary expectations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Good national geographical and postcode knowledge.
• Experience of planning vehicles nationwide.
• A background in transport planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan drivers and fleet for nationwide deliveries.
• Efficient routing of the fleet for customer service.
• Adjust plans daily for changes.

Skills

National geographical and postcode knowledge

Transport planning experience

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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

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

TheTransport Plannerrole:

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 ourTransport Plannerwill 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 changes

To meet the requirements of ourTransport Planner, you must have:

• Good national geographical and postcode knowledge.
• Experience of planning vehicles nationwide.
• A background in transport planning.

As ourTransport Planner, you will be:

• Computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Able to manage your own work time to achieve timed daily duties.
• Able to work within a small team.
• You’ll be a confident communicator and proactive problem-solver, with a knack for planning, precision, and keeping operations running smoothly — even under pressure.
• Quick thinker with the ability to manage multiple activities into overall plan

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary, however in order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become ourTransport Planner,then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, they’d love to hear from you!