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Transport Scheduler
- wakefield, england, United Kingdom
Job Description
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. <
- 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.