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

• 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

What we're looking for

• 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

What's in it for you

• 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

Location

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

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