Nightshift Transport Planner, £22.50 per hour, Contract

Benefits:

• Competitive salary or hourly rate
• Structured onboarding with hands-on training
• Opportunity to gain full operational insight across both day and night shifts
• Stable, full-time position with consistent hours
• Work within a dynamic and fast-paced logistics environment

Responsibilities:

• Hours: 6:00pm – 2:30/3:00am (including 30-minute lunch break)
• 40 hours per week
• Plan and route vehicles locally and across the UK using traffic management systems (full training provided)
• Manage a fleet of approximately 45 vehicles during daytime operations, coordinating collections and deliveries
• Oversee night trunking operations, managing 5–6 vehicles travelling to locations such as Aberdeen and across England
• Provide ongoing support to drivers, including route planning and resolving issues such as breakdowns or tyre problems
• Ensure efficient and timely transport operations while maintaining high service standards

Requirements:

• Previous transport planning experience (essential)
• Experience within a similar industry (desirable)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently during night shifts
• Positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach