Transport Planner

Full description

VANRATH is working with a long established Northern Ireland freight forwarding and logistics business on the appointment of a Transport Planner for their Antrim operation. The company runs air, ocean and road freight alongside customs brokerage and warehousing, moving goods for clients across pharmaceutical, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace and renewables.

This is a busy planning role at the centre of the operation. You will plan and co-ordinate routes and loads day to day, keeping deliveries efficient, on time and compliant while making the best use of the fleet and drivers.

Permanent, full time

Antrim based

Office based within an established transport operation

Salary

£30,000 to £40,000

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Plan and co-ordinate daily routes and loads for efficiency and on-time delivery

Allocate work across the fleet and driver team, making the best use of the resource available

Liaise with drivers throughout the day, adjusting plans as priorities shift

Act as the point of contact for delivery queries from customers and internal departments

Keep an eye on drivers' hours, tachograph and WTD requirements when building the plan

Track deliveries and update systems and customers on progress

Resolve delays, exceptions and issues quickly to keep freight moving

Manage collection and delivery bookings with customers, hauliers and agents

Support transport compliance and keep accurate planning records

Look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce cost across the operation

The Ideal Candidate

Transport planning or transport office experience, ideally within freight, logistics or distribution

Working knowledge of drivers' hours, tachograph and WTD regulations

Strong planning and organisational ability, calm when priorities change at short notice

Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with drivers, customers and agents

Commercially aware, with an eye on cost and service

Comfortable on transport and routing systems and standard Microsoft packages

Full driving licence

What is on Offer

Established business with a long track record and a broad customer base

Genuine variety across freight, customs and warehousing

Supportive team with scope to develop and progress

Free on-site parking