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Traffic Planner - General Haulage
Clerical - Administrative
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Remote / WFH
Walkers Transport (Group)
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Job Title: Traffic Planner - General Haulage
Location: Leeds
£35,000 per annum
06.00 – 15.00 (flexibility required)
Paid overtime for 1 in 4 Saturdays AM
Join Walkers Transport as a Traffic Planner for General Haulage
Due to continued business growth, Walkers Transport is looking for an experienced Traffic Planner to join our busy operations team in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in general haulage planning who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of coordinating vehicles, drivers, and customer requirements to deliver exceptional service.
Working alongside our experienced traffic team, you will be responsible for planning and managing both multi-drop and full-load transport operations across the UK while ensuring vehicles are utilised efficiently and customer expectations are consistently exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily general haulage operations, including multi-drop and full-load deliveries.
Allocate work efficiently to maximise fleet utilisation and driver productivity.
Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and warehouse teams throughout the day.
Monitor vehicle movements and respond proactively to operational challenges.
Ensure compliance with transport legislation, company procedures, and customer requirements.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and colleagues.
Deliver excellent customer service while working to tight deadlines.
We're looking for someone who has:
Previous experience in a transport planning or logistics role within general haulage.
A good understanding of UK road networks and transport operations.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Strong IT skills and confidence using transport management systems.
The ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
A proactive attitude with a willingness to work as part of a team.
Flexibility to adapt to changing operational demands.
Desirable
CPC qualification (advantageous but not essential).
What We Offer
Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading logistics providers
Enhanced holiday entitlement with service up to 33 days including bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Medicash Plan providing cashback on your day-to-day health treatments.
Complementary Employee Assist programme providing wellbeing, and financial
guidance
Store discounts from weekly shopping to big purchases
Career progression within a growing and ambitious business.
Supportive team environment.
Funded annual company event for you and your partner
Opportunity to receive Game Changer awards of £100
Double your annual salary in life insurance
Free hot food and drink events throughout the year
Additional Payment for 1st Aiders
Long Service Awards
Employee of the Year award worth £1000
If you have experience in general haulage planning, enjoy working in a busy transport office, and are looking to join a professional and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Job Title: Traffic Planner - General Haulage
Location: Leeds
£35,000 per annum
06.00 – 15.00 (flexibility required)
Paid overtime for 1 in 4 Saturdays AM
Join Walkers Transport as a Traffic Planner for General Haulage
Due to continued business growth, Walkers Transport is looking for an experienced Traffic Planner to join our busy operations team in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in general haulage planning who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of coordinating vehicles, drivers, and customer requirements to deliver exceptional service.
Working alongside our experienced traffic team, you will be responsible for planning and managing both multi-drop and full-load transport operations across the UK while ensuring vehicles are utilised efficiently and customer expectations are consistently exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily general haulage operations, including multi-drop and full-load deliveries.
Allocate work efficiently to maximise fleet utilisation and driver productivity.
Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and warehouse teams throughout the day.
Monitor vehicle movements and respond proactively to operational challenges.
Ensure compliance with transport legislation, company procedures, and customer requirements.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and colleagues.
Deliver excellent customer service while working to tight deadlines.
We're looking for someone who has:
Previous experience in a transport planning or logistics role within general haulage.
A good understanding of UK road networks and transport operations.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Strong IT skills and confidence using transport management systems.
The ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
A proactive attitude with a willingness to work as part of a team.
Flexibility to adapt to changing operational demands.
Desirable
CPC qualification (advantageous but not essential).
What We Offer
Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading logistics providers
Enhanced holiday entitlement with service up to 33 days including bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Medicash Plan providing cashback on your day-to-day health treatments.
Complementary Employee Assist programme providing wellbeing, and financial
guidance
Store discounts from weekly shopping to big purchases
Career progression within a growing and ambitious business.
Supportive team environment.
Funded annual company event for you and your partner
Opportunity to receive Game Changer awards of £100
Double your annual salary in life insurance
Free hot food and drink events throughout the year
Additional Payment for 1st Aiders
Long Service Awards
Employee of the Year award worth £1000
If you have experience in general haulage planning, enjoy working in a busy transport office, and are looking to join a professional and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
