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Transport Planner
Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Transport Planner
Castleford
£35,000 - £37,000 + Benefits
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics and a knack for optimising transport operations? A leading business in Castleford is seeking a Transport Planner to join their experienced Transport team following a contract win. The role is Sunday to Thursday, 8am - 5pm, with requirement to deal with ad-hoc issues outside of hours when needed.
This is a key role responsible for planning and enhancing the performance of a nationwide network, ensuring maximum fleet efficiency and compliance with transport regulations.
What You'll Be Doing:
Plan daily routing and resource allocation
Maximise efficiency across both in-house fleet and utilisation of sub-contractor partners
Maximise fleet utilisation and reduce delivery costs
Communicate with suppliers, drivers and customers to provide updates and solutions
Maintain compliance with health & safety, driver hours, and transport legislation
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party transport providersWhat We're Looking For:
Strong knowledge of UK road network and national transport planning
Excellent communication skills, comfortable speaking with various stakeholders
Problem-solving mindset
Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills
Calm, logical thinker with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Full UK driving licence requiredAbout Cast UK:
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)Before You Apply
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