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.