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Transport Planner

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  • Location:

    Pontypridd

  • Sector:

    Office Support & HR

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Up to £33000.00 per annum

  • Contact:

    Charlotte Singleton

  • Email:

    Charlotte.Singleton@yolkrecruitment.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH40528

  • Published:

    8 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    01 February 2026

Transport Planner- £33,000

Yolk Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading company in the construction industry, looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Treforest.This is a great chance to join a well-established team and support the smooth delivery of products across the region while helping improve planning processes.

What you'll be doing

  • Plan haulage and production capacity, working with the Transport Manager to improve availability and daily service levels.
  • Work with Operations, Transport and Commercial teams to build and refine distribution plans ahead of delivery days.
  • Share operational updates such as plant issues or driver absences, helping the Commercial team manage customer expectations.
  • Respond to changes in customer needs or production availability, communicating updates quickly and looking for ways to reduce disruption.
  • Support Distribution Coordinators when plans change to minimise impact across the region.
  • Ensure compliance with transport legislation, including driver hours, weight limits and health and safety.
  • Help develop Distribution Coordinators and support continuous improvement and KPI initiatives.
  • Review declined, cancelled and reduced orders to identify trends and opportunities to improve capacity.

What you'll need

  • Previous experience in transport planning or logistics operations, especially road haulage.

  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

  • Understanding of transport planning and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced role.

  • Experience in the construction or transport industry is useful but not essential.

What you'll get in return

  • Salary of up to £33,000 per year.

  • Permanent, full-time role

  • Share Saver Scheme and Life Assurance.

  • Access to an employee benefits platform with discounts on high street brands.

  • easy-to-reach location with on-site parking.