Transport Scheduler

W Talent is currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Transport Scheduler to join a busy logistics operation in Wakefield.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport planning or scheduling experience who thrives in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.

You will be responsible for creating efficient, compliant and customer-focused transport plans while maximising fleet and resource utilisation and ensuring operational requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Transport and Warehouse teams to create efficient transport plans using the latest TMS.
• Assemble 400+ consolidated orders into loads within each 24-hour period.
• Plan and subcontract orders across multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites throughout the UK.
• Plan the daily workload for the fleet, including vehicles based on-site and at outbases.
• Plan approximately 100 time-critical collections per day.
• Monitor, report and resolve operational issues and queries.
• Maintain and exceed agreed KPIs and service levels.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Make effective decisions under pressure and within tight timescales.

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• Adapt to changing operational requirements, particularly during peak periods.
• Ensure transport plans remain compliant with relevant legal and operational requirements.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer service and operational performance.

About You

• Previous experience within transport planning, scheduling or logistics.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience using a TMS or transport planning system.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to make decisions under pressure.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.
• A strong understanding of fleet utilisation and transport operations.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Why Join?

• Up to £32,000 per annum
• 4 on / 4 off day shift
• Opportunity to work within a major UK logistics operation.
• Fast-paced and varied working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your transport planning career.
• Supportive recruitment process through WTalent.

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