Transport Planner

082110183

£14.93 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Livingston, West Lothian

Administration

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

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.