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