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Transport Planner

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 22.3 - 22.3 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bothwell, South Lanarkshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Transport Planner, Night Shift, £36,000 per annum or £22.30 per hour, Temp to Perm

Benefits

  * Salary: £36,000 per annum or £22.30 per hour

  * Structured training programme with hands-on shadowing

  * Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, logistics-driven environment

  * Career development within transport and operations planning

  * Supportive team culture focused on efficiency and problem-solving

  * Exposure to UK-wide logistics and fleet coordination

Responsibilities

  * Hours: 6:00pm – 2:30/3:00am (40 hours per week, including 30-minute break)

  * Plan and optimise vehicle routes across local and UK-wide operations using traffic management systems (full training provided)

  * Coordinate a fleet of approximately 45 vehicles during daytime operations, ensuring efficient collections and deliveries

  * Manage night trunking activities, overseeing 5–6 vehicles travelling to locations including Aberdeen and across England

  * Provide real-time support to drivers, resolving operational challenges such as breakdowns, delays, or tyre issues

  * Monitor schedules, adjust routes as needed, and maintain high service levels

  * Communicate effectively with drivers and internal teams to ensure smooth transport operations

Requirements

  * Previous transport planner experience (essential)

  * Experience within a similar logistics or transport environment (desirable)

  * Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

  * Ability to work independently during night shifts

  * Positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach

  * Confident communication skills and ability to manage driver relationships

  * Willingness to complete a two-week training period, including day and night shifts

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner seeking a dynamic role in transport logistics with strong earning potential and career growth

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