Job Description
Transport Planner
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.
What you’ll be doing
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Planning and scheduling transport operations to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries
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Optimising routes and loads to maximise efficiency and minimise costs
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Coordinating with drivers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth daily operations
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Monitoring driver hours and ensuring compliance with transport legislation
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Responding to operational issues and resolving problems quickly and effectively
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Supporting the setup and development of transport processes in a new depot environment
What we’re looking for
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Proven experience as a Transport Planner (essential)
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Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and driver hours
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Ability to plan efficiently in a high-volume, time-critical environment
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Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
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Comfortable working with transport planning systems and IT tools
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Proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to work independently
What’s in it for you
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Competitive salary of 27,000 – 30,000, based on your experience
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Permanent position with long-term stability
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Opportunity to be part of the first Scottish depot for a worldwide company
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Chance to influence processes and grow with a newly established site
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Supportive environment within a well-established global organisation
Location
The role is based at the company’s new depot in Cumbernauld, offering a central location with good transport links.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
