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