We are seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner / Plant Hire Desk Administrator to join our team at our Barrhead head office. The role will involve coordinating the internal hire and movement of HGV’s, commercial vehicles and equipment, while ensuring legal compliance, cost efficiency, and excellent service to our projects across Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate daily transport requirements for plant and equipment across multiple sites.
  • Allocate and record hires of commercial vehicle fleet usage
  • Monitor vehicle telematics for utilisation, efficiency and compliance
  • Liaise with suppliers, hauliers, and site teams to arrange external hires and deliveries if required
  • Monitor driver hours, vehicle checks, and compliance with UK transport legislation.
  • Provide strong communication links between sites, the plant yard, and head office.
  • Use internal software to ensure all hires are allocated and charged correctly
  • Support sustainability initiatives by promoting efficient commercial vehicle use and minimising unnecessary transport.

You might also have:

  • Previous experience in transport planning, logistics, or plant hire (construction sector desirable).
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of UK transport regulations and operator compliance.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • IT literacy – confident with MS Office and transport/plant hire systems.
  • A team player with a proactive, problem-solving approach.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
  • Pension scheme and company benefits.
  • Opportunity to develop within a respected and growing civil engineering contractor.
  • A supportive team environment with long-term career prospects

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance

Work Location: Office Based

What do we offer?

The salary is competitive based on knowledge and experience.

We offer the chance to work in a friendly, hard-working and high-achieving team where you will be encouraged to take responsibility, develop yourself and see the difference you are making to the business. We provide a range of benefits, including private healthcare, pension, discounts and flexible working arrangements.

Our head office is in Barrhead (one mile from Barrhead train station) in our own building.

If you feel you would be suitable for the Transport Planner / Plant Hire Desk Administrator position and would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and Covering Letter to careers@georgeleslie.co.uk 

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic by law. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a positive interview experience, please let us know.

We promote equal opportunity within George Leslie and value diversity in our workforce. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email or telephone so that we can make alternative arrangements for you.