Transport Planner

Caledonia Recruitment Careers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Haulage & Distribution company in Cambuslang is recruiting a Transport Planner. The role involves planning and optimizing fleet movements, designing effective routes, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have proven experience in transport planning and ideally knowledge of the spirits industry. Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK is required. Join us to facilitate smooth logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning or logistics coordination.
• Knowledge in the spirits industry is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Planning and optimising daily fleet movements across the UK and internationally.
• Designing routes for liquid loads factoring in delivery windows and compliance.
• Liaising with drivers and customers for smooth operations.
• Supporting Operations Manager with coordination.
• Processing customer orders with high service standards.

Skills

International planning experience

Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK

Clear communication skills

Job description

Currently recruiting a Transport Planner for a leading UK Haulage & Distribution company based in Cambuslang.

The successful candidate will have INTERNATIONAL planning experience and ideally possessing knowledge in the SPIRITS industry.

This is a hands‑on role for someone with solid experience in transport planning who thrives in a technical environment. You’ll play a key role in designing and coordinating efficient routes for our fleet, managing spirit movements, and ensuring operational excellence across the board.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and optimising daily fleet movements across the UK and internationally.
• Designing routes for liquid loads in a dynamic environment, factoring in load integrity, delivery windows, compliance, and real‑time variables.
• Liaising with drivers and customers to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations.
• Supporting the Operations Manager with day‑to‑day coordination and strategic improvements.
• Processing customer orders and maintaining high standards of service and communication.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in transport planning or logistics coordination.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Clear communication skills an...