Transport Planner

Overview

Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland
Salary: 27,000 - 30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the role

You will play a key role in the launch of a brand-new Scottish depot for a global logistics organisation
. As an experienced Transport Planner, you'll have a real opportunity to influence processes from the start, helping to shape how the depot operates while ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective transport planning.

This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy building something new, taking ownership, and working in a fast-paced transport environment.

• Planning and scheduling transport operations to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries
• Optimising routes and loads to maximise efficiency and minimise costs
• Coordinating with drivers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth daily operations
• Monitoring driver hours and ensuring compliance with transport legislation
• Responding to operational issues and resolving problems quickly and effectively
• Supporting the setup and development of transport processes in a new depot environment

• Proven experience as a Transport Planner (essential)
• Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and driver hours
• Ability to plan efficiently in a high-volume, time-critical environment
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
• Comfortable working with transport planning systems and IT tools
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to work independently

• Competitive salary of 27,000 - 30,000
  , based on your experience
• Permanent position with long-term stability
• Opportunity to be part of the first Scottish depot for a worldwide company
• Chance to influence processes and grow with a newly established site
• Supportive environment within a well-established global organisation

The role is based at the company's new depot in Cumbernauld
, offering a central location with good transport links.

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