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Job Title: Transport Planner (Hays)
Company Name: Hays
Location: Livingston
Hours / Days Of Work: This position works from 0700-1700 or 0800-1800 Monday to Friday, plus every 4th Saturday from 0800-1300
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £35,000-£45,000
Job Description:
To efficiently plan, coordinate, and optimise the daily transport operations within a general haulage environment, ensuring timely deliveries, cost efficiency, and compliance with all relevant transport regulations. The Transport Planner plays a key role in maximising fleet utilisation while maintaining high levels of customer service. Plan and schedule daily vehicle routes for a fleet of HGVs involved in general haulage operations. Allocate loads effectively to ensure maximum vehicle utilisation and efficiency. Monitor vehicle movements and proactively respond to delays, disruptions, or changes. Liaise with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to ensure smooth operations. Ensure complian
Experience and Qualifications:
Proven experience in transport planning within a general haulage or logistics environment. Knowledge of UK transport legislation (driver hours, tachographs, WTD). Experience managing fleet scheduling and route optimisation. Experience with load planning and a CPC would be ideal, but my client is offering to put you through your CPC. Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workload. Excellent problem-solving ability and decision-making under pressure. Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
Application Process:
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Closing Date: 30/06/2026
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