Transport Planner

Manpower UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on / 4 off shift pattern

Permanent role

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a Transport Planner for a permanent role at a busy logistics operation near Glasgow (Eurocentral). You will coordinate daily vehicle movements, manage driver schedules and respond to operational issues, keeping service levels high and compliant.

The role offers a 4 on / 4 off pattern with a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per year. The successful candidate will work with customers, drivers and internal teams to maintain smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner or similar role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Container transport experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of TOPS Operating System would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating daily vehicle movements
• Managing driver schedules and operational requirements
• Liaising with customers, drivers and internal departments
• Responding to operational issues and schedule changes in real time
• Ensuring service levels and compliance standards are maintained

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Previous Transport Planner experience

Tools

TOPS Operating System

Job description

A logistics operation at Eurocentral, near Glasgow, seeks a Transport Planner for a permanent position paying £30,000 to £35,000 annually. Working four days on and four off, the successful candidate will coordinate daily vehicle movements, manage driver schedules and respond to operational issues and schedule changes as they arise. Duties include liaising with customers, drivers and internal departments while upholding service levels and compliance standards. Applicants should have previous experience as a Transport Planner, strong organisational abilities and confident communication skills. The rotating shift pattern provides genuine work-life balance, with four days off between rotations. This role suits an experienced transport professional ready to join a busy planning team.

Transport Planner Eurocentral | 4 on / 4 off | £30,000 - £35,000 A well-established transport and logistics operation based in Eurocentral is looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join its busy planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional seeking a role that offers genuine work-life balance through a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern , with four days off between rotations.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating daily vehicle movements
• Managing driver schedules and operational requirements
• Liaising with customers, drivers and internal departments
• Responding to operational issues and schedule changes in real time
• Ensuring service levels and compliance standards are maintained

What We''re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner or similar logistics role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced transport environment
• Container transport experience would be advantageous
• Knowledge of the TOPS Operating System would be beneficial

Package

• Package Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 , depending on experience
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a successful transport operation
• Supportive team environment and career development prospects

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