Transport Planner

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. 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