Transport Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 on/4 off shift

Work-life balance

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Glasgow is recruiting a Transport Planner to join our busy planning team at Eurocentral. The role focuses on planning and coordinating daily vehicle movements and driver schedules in a fast-paced environment.

You will liaise with customers and internal departments, respond to real-time issues, and ensure service levels and compliance. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 with a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, offering work-life balance and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning 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 TOPS Operating System would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle movements.
• Manage driver schedules and operational requirements.
• Liaise with customers, drivers and internal departments.
• Respond to operational issues and schedule changes in real time.
• Ensure service levels and compliance standards are maintained.

Skills

Transport planning

Driver scheduling

Customer liaison

Fast-paced environment

Container transport experience

TOPS OS knowledge

Tools

TOPS OS

Job description

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

• 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