Transport Planner

Job Title Commercial Waste Transport Planner Key Information Location: Llanelli Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm Permanent Position About the Role Our client is a leading waste and recycling business with a strong reputation for delivering reliable, sustainable services across the region. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Commercial Waste Transport Planner to join their team at their depot. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where you'll play a key role in keeping operations running efficiently, while contributing to high service standards and long-term business success. This is what you'll be doing As a Commercial Waste Transport Planner, you'll be central to the day-to-day coordination of our commercial waste services, ensuring collections are completed efficiently, safely, and on time. Plan and schedule daily waste collections including bins, skips, and compactors, optimising routes to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs Monitor vehicle activity in real time, making proactive adjustments to resolve issues and maintain service levels Act as a key point of contact for drivers, providing clear instructions and support throughout the working day Handle missed collections, service changes, and customer escalations, working closely with internal teams to deliver excellent service Support the onboarding of new contracts and integrate them smoothly into existing routes with minimal disruption This is what you'll bring to the team As a Commercial Waste Transport Planner, you'll be organised, adaptable, and confident working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams A proactive, problem-solving approach with the ability to make decisions under pressure Good IT skills and confidence using planning or tracking systems Previous experience in transport planning, logistics, or a similar environment is beneficial but not essential This is what you'll get in return This role offers the opportunity to join a growing, well-established business that values its people and provides a supportive working environment. Salary of £33,000 - £36,000 depending on experience Permanent, full-time position with long-term stability Opportunity to grow and develop within an expanding organisation Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and performance