Transport Planner

Location: Uphall Station

Transport Planner

Location:

Livingston

Contract:

Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension Pay: £14.93 per hour Working Hours Initial training: 7:008:00 AM start, finishing 3:004:00 PM Following training: 11:00 AM12:00 PM start, finishing 7:008:00 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.