Transport Planner

Job description

Transport Planner

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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established transport operation where you'll be at the heart of the day-to-day planning function, coordinating routes, loads and drivers to keep freight moving efficiently and on time.

The business operates across air, ocean and road freight , alongside customs brokerage and warehousing, supporting customers across sectors including pharmaceutical, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace and renewables.

Salary/Benefits

• £30,000 - £40,000

• Permanent, full-time position

• Antrim based

• Office based within an established transport operation

• Free on-site parking

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities to develop and progress

About your next employer

A long-established Northern Ireland freight forwarding and logistics business with a broad customer base across multiple industries. The company provides air, ocean and road freight services alongside customs brokerage and warehousing, supporting customers across pharmaceutical, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace and renewable sectors.

You'll join an established Antrim operation offering genuine variety across freight and logistics, with a supportive team and opportunities for continued development.

About you

• Previous 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 skills, with the ability to remain calm when priorities change at short notice

• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with drivers, customers and agents

• Commercial awareness with a strong focus on both cost and service

• Comfortable using transport and routing systems alongside standard Microsoft packages

• Full driving licence

What you'll do

• Plan and coordinate daily routes and loads to maximise efficiency and achieve on-time delivery

• Allocate work across the fleet and driver team, making effective use of available resources

• Liaise with drivers throughout the day and adapt plans as operational priorities change

• Act as a key point of contact for delivery queries from customers and internal departments

• Ensure drivers' hours, tachograph and WTD requirements are considered when building transport plans

• Track deliveries and keep systems and customers updated on progress

• Resolve delays, exceptions and operational issues quickly to keep freight moving

• Manage collection and delivery bookings with customers, hauliers and agents

• Support transport compliance and maintain accurate planning records

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.

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