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Job Title


Transport Planner


Company : Bis Henderson


Location : Howden Clough, Yorkshire and the Humber


Created : 2026-01-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location: Leeds Salary: up to 35,000.00 Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Transport Planner to join our client's team at their Leeds depot.Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the delivery fleet, which includes up to 130 vehicles ranging from vans to artics.Key Responsibilities: Plan and schedule vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and ensure timely deliveries.Allocate drivers and vehicles in line with operational needs and legal requirements (e.g.drivers' hours, Working Time Directive).Liaise with customers, drivers, and depot teams to maintain high service levels.Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety standards, and transport legislation.Produce transport reports and analyse performance to identify areas for improvement.Support the wider transport team during peak periods and coordinate across multiple depots.Experience: Proven experience in a transport planning role, ideally within multi-temperature or FMCG logistics.Experience planning 40 multi drop routes per day.Strong working knowledge of UK geography and routing systems.Familiarity with transport compliance, driver hours, and fleet operations.Proficiency in Paragon, TMS, and Microsoft Office.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry.Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only.Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so.Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. xjdpvnf All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.