Transport Planner

Are you currently working in a transport environment but feel like you’ve hit a stop sign? Are you looking for a career ‘move’, where you’ll constantly be challenged to grow and develop your skills? Are you ready to take the highway to your next challenge? Transport yourself to GXO and find out more about how we do logistics differently
GXO are looking for a Transport Planner to join us at our multiuser operation at Mossend, where you’ll be responsible for creating daily route plans, managing resources effectively and maximising fleet utilisation in a cost-efficient manner.
This is a full time, permanent position, you will be working on an any 4 or 5 from 7 shift pattern (dependent upon demand). Typically, this is Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, however flexibility is essential, this is logistics after all

Pay, benefits and more:
You’ll be paid a salary between **£**28,000 - £30,000 per annum. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. You’ll have access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year

What you’ll do on a typical day:
Plan efficient daily routes for over 50 drivers, ensuring effective use of resources
- Ensure all plans are compliant with legal requirements of drivers’ hours and the working time directive
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure planned output is achievable and that all customer budgets and service agreements are met
- Daily and weekly reporting and collation of data

What you need to succeed at GXO:
Previous experience working with planning teams and transport operations
- Strong customer service focus with excellent communication skills
- A good geographical knowledge of Scotland
- Computer literate in Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel), experience working with routing and scheduling software would be advantageous

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year