Job Title: Transport Planner
Location: Lockerbie
Salary: £40,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm or 10am – 7pm)

We are delighted to partner with a leading haulage specialist in their search for an Experienced Traffic Planner to join their dynamic team. This well-established company has been providing exceptional flatbed and tanker haulage services across the UK for over 40 years, supporting top-tier customers in the timber and precast industries.

With a modern fleet and a reputation for reliability and professionalism, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business committed to excellence in customer service and team development.

About the Role:
This is a fast-paced, full-time position based in Lockerbie, where you will be responsible for planning and coordinating goods deliveries across the UK. Working closely with drivers and customers, your goal will be to ensure efficient, safe, and timely deliveries. Planning flatbed arctics collecting and delivering goods across the UK on behalf of their customers, effectively communicating with drivers and customers to make sure deliveries are made on time every day, safely and efficiently.

Full knowledge of HGV driving hours and working time directive, great customer skills, positive attitude, proactive problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and coordinate flatbed arctic collections and deliveries to meet customer requirements.
Communicate effectively with drivers and customers, resolving challenges proactively.
Monitor and ensure compliance with HGV driving hours and working time directive regulations.
Navigate and utilize fleet telematics and transport management systems.
Input and manage load information accurately within the transport system.

What’s on Offer?

Competitive Salary: £40,000 DOE (dependent on experience)
Generous Benefits: 29 days holiday and a company pension.
Job Stability: Work with longstanding, sustainable customers in high-demand sectors.
Modern Facilities: A cutting-edge fleet (less than 4 years old) and well-equipped workshop.

If you’re an experienced traffic planner with strong knowledge of HGV regulations, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today!