Salary: £30,900.48 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: York (Harewood Whin), North Yorkshire
Yorwaste are excited to welcome a hands-on and well-organised individual, with a keen eye for detail, and strong problem-solving abilities, to join our dynamic transport team as a Transport Planner.
“Our focus is to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the Yorwaste fleet while complying with regulations and always aiming for the highest standards.”
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive training, support, and development opportunities.
· Plus on-target earnings of up to £6,000 annually
· Plus a £1,000 annual on-call allowance
- 24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing each year up to 28 days.
- A values-based reward scheme to celebrate outstanding contributions aligned with Yorwaste’s core values.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a Health Cash Plan to cover every day healthcare costs.
- Discounts at major retailers through our Employee Discount Platform.
The Role:
As a Transport Planner at Yorwaste, your main role will be to ensure services are delivered efficiently in your area. You’ll work closely with planners, drivers, customer service advisors, and the wider transport team to provide a service that’s customer-focused, cost-effective, and fully compliant.
We’re looking for someone with strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office and waste management systems. A positive attitude and a logical approach will help you tackle everyday challenges with ease.
By joining our team of transport planners, you’ll find new opportunities for growth and relationship-building every day. We’re committed to supporting your development across different transport modes, including Bulk Haulage, Hooklift, and Recycling Collection Vehicles.
Essential Criteria:
· Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
· Excellent organisational and time management skills
· Able to communicate and give instructions in a calm, reassuring manner
· Willingness to learn, develop, and work collaboratively
· Understanding of the complexities of multi-functional operations and a diverse workforce
· Ability to understand and follow Health and Safety legislation and policies
· Willingness to attend an FTA Operator Awareness course every three years
The successful candidate will be based at either our Thirsk or York transport offices, so we welcome applicants from both areas. As our sites are not easily accessible by public transport, having a driving licence and personal vehicle will be an advantage.
Why Yorwaste?
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed. Currently our sites achieve over 90% recycling rates to help keep North Yorkshire looking beautiful.
Our vision at Yorwaste is to create a cleaner, greener future. We aim to be at the forefront of the industry, committed to reducing environmental impact of waste, whilst supporting our customers to make more sustainable choices. We treat safety as our priority at all times, seek new ways to make the most of what we have to achieve our goals and solve problems, as well as being knowledgeable, credible and taking pride in what we do. Read more about our mission, vision and values here.
At Yorwaste you will have access to a company pension as well as benefits and discounts such as a cycle to work scheme. Through our Employee Assistance programme, we offer great access to health and wellbeing resources as well as acknowledging and rewarding great health and safety procedure, innovative ideas and recognition for long service with us.
Joining us at Yorwaste is more than just a job. We strive to provide our team with a long-term stable career, training and development, and a positive engaging working environment. As an equal opportunity’s employer, alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of North Yorkshire and its people.
For a more in-depth description of the roles and responsibilities, please click here to read the attached Job Description.
How to Apply
To apply please complete an online application form and upload a current CV.
If you have further questions about the position, please contact Frances on frances.richmond@northyorks.gov.uk or 07773 652 433 for an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process.
Applications close at midnight on Monday 30th June 2025.
Interviews are scheduled to take place in person WC 7th July 2025
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received.
Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.