Transport Planner

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Livingston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Volunteer day (paid)

Value Awards and Driver of the Year

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

EE mobile discounts

Industry training (LST, Manual etc)

Driver Assessor Training

Health & Wellness benefits

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions in Livingston is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate delivery and collection operations. You will optimise routes, liaise with drivers and customers, and ensure on-time, full deliveries while complying with transport laws and safety standards.

The role emphasises planning excellence, driver liaison, and continuous improvement within a busy transport office environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy transport office environment.
• Familiarity with Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD regulations.
• Continuous improvement mindset and IT literacy.
• Strong communication and safety/compliant mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan customer deliveries using available site software to meet delivery windows.
• Liaise with drivers and customers about delays and issues.
• Develop backhaul lanes while maximizing fleet utilisation.
• Source local agency drivers or subcontractors as needed.
• Ensure loads meet safety standards and comply with regulations.

Skills

Transport office experience

Drivers Hours knowledge

Tachograph knowledge

WTD legislation knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Education standard

IT literate

Health & Safety knowledge

Commercial understanding

UK geography

ESP Planning

GTS

Transporeon

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

ESP Planning

GTS

Transporeon

Job description

Transport Planner

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team at our team in Livingston.The planning team organises the delivery and collection of product on behalf ofMenzies Distribution Solutions Limitedand its customers.You will arrange the delivery of the customer’s product on time and in full using the most cost effective means possible and best use of available resources, whilst complying with Transport Legislation and Health & Safety.Maximizing the utilization of the Menzies Fleet through efficient planning of deliveries and collections as well as maximizedutilization of Menzies drivers in line with current driver’s hours and WTD legislation.

*** Please note we are ideally looking for somebody with experience specifically in a previous planning role***

The Details:

• Salary: £31,05,440
• Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday
• Working Hours: Afternoon Shift
• Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
• Monthly Pay

Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not be limited to)

• Plan all relevant customer deliveries utilizing the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met.
• Liaise with the Driver in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
• Liaise with the Customer in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
• Develop back haul lanes with both Menzies depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilization.
• Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL) providing an accurate brief of job required.
• Source local sub contractors as and when required.
• Complete a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure loads meet safety standards.
• Manage the Drivers ensuring start times are adhered to
• Pre-Brief Drivers to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
• De-Brief Drivers upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly.
• Manage WTD Compliance
• Download Driver cards for analysis
• Comply with all Transport legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations.
• Conduct regular meetings/ reviews including probation assessments and return to work interviews.
• Ensure compliance with Agency Driver checklist.
• Communicate routes to and liaise with other Menzies Depots
• Record trailer information on all inbound/outbound deliveries and stand trailers.
• Administration of run shifts (file/ update globally)
• Fully understand agreed KPI’s for Department
• All other transport office related duties

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience of working in a busy Transport office
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement
• Good standard of education
• IT literate
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Commercial understanding
• Knowledge of transport systems such as ESP Planning, GTS, Transporeon
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK

Technical skills and behavioral competencies:

• Team Player
• Good communication skills
• Lateral thinker
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to prioritize
• Able to develop relationships with others (both internal and external)
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• People management skills
• Self starter who works on their own initiative

Benefits

• Time For You:Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training:Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. Driver Assessor Training available by our Regional Driver Team. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness:Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.