Transport Planner

Transport Planner
Location: Livingston
Contract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension
Pay: £14.93 per hour

Working Hours
Initial training: 7:00–8:00 AM start, finishing 3:00–4:00 PM

Following training: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM start, finishing 7:00–8:00 PM

Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate deliveries to ensure on-time service and maximum fleet utilisation.

Monitor delivery progress and communicate any delays with drivers and customers.

Manage daily transport operations, including driver briefings and debriefings.

Ensure compliance with Driver Hours, Tachograph, Working Time Directive (WTD), and Health & Safety regulations.

Source agency drivers and subcontractors when required.

Maintain transport records, reports, and operational documentation.

Monitor driver compliance and support performance reviews where required.

Coordinate transport activities with internal depots and external partners.

Contribute to achieving operational KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a busy transport planning or transport office environment.

Good knowledge of Driver Hours, Tachograph, and WTD legislation.

Understanding of transport management systems and fleet planning.

Strong IT and administrative skills.

Commercial awareness and understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience managing driver activities is desirable
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed