GIF – Transport Planner

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join the team at GIF Transport in Dyce, Aberdeen.

You will be planning for distance and international moves. With a growing modern fleet of state of the art trucks, our specialist drivers carry a wide variety of loads for the energy sector, foodstuffs, abnormal loads and general cargo. Working within a small team, you will be planning for a fleet of 20 vehicles, ensuring a consistent high quality service and working to our mantra of “where there’s a will, there’s a way”

GIF Transport was established in 2015 and provides a 24/7 road haulage service. In August 2025, GIF Transport became part of the Williams Shipping Group. Established in 1894, Williams Shipping is a family-run marine and logistics business, with over 170 employees working from bases in Scotland, England and Wales.

Transport Planner Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Transport Manager.
• Utilising the transport management software to ensure that the scheduling of vehicles is carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the optimum transport plan.
• Plan to ensure that customer service criteria requirements are met at all times.
• Ensure that the plan is clearly communicated to all necessary parties and maintain regular contact with customers.
• Liaise closely with the Warehouse team to achieve the most effective plan.

Requirements:

• Experience of working in or alongside a Transport Planning Team
• Experience within a logistics working environment
• Able to work under pressure in a time critical environment
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Analytical skills
• Good geographical knowledge of UK.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible in approach

Salary & Benefits:

• Negotiable salary depending on experience
• 45 hours/week, although you may be required to work additional hours as necessary, to meet the needs of the business.