Job Description

Transport Planner Location: LivingstonContract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for extensionPay: £14.93 per hourWorking 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

• 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.

• 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.