Full time

Transport Planner

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts

Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6RQ

£14.93 per hour

Posted: 26 June 2026 (5 days ago)

Closing date: 26 July 2026

Ref: 60273167

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About the Role

The Transport Planner position in Livingston offers a full-time, 12-month contract at £14.93 per hour, with potential for extension. This role involves planning and coordinating deliveries to achieve on-time service and maximise fleet usage. You will monitor delivery progress, communicating any schedule changes to drivers and customers. Daily tasks include managing transport operations, conducting driver briefings and debriefings, and ensuring adherence to Driver Hours, Tachograph, WTD, and Health & Safety rules. The role also requires sourcing agency drivers and subcontractors when needed, plus maintaining transport records and reports. Initial training starts between 7:00 and 8:00 AM, shifting to an 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM start following completion.

Transport Planner
Location: Livingston
Contract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension
Pay: £14.93 per hour
Working Hours

Initial training: 7:00–8:00 AM start, finishing 3:00–4:00 PM
Following training: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM start, finishing 7:00–8:00 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.

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