Senior Transport Planner

VanRath; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major company in Global Logistics is looking for a Transport Planner to manage and optimize load activities. This full-time role requires excellent communication and organizational skills for overseeing the transportation process in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should demonstrate attention to detail and flexibility while efficiently coordinating deliveries and collections.

Benefits

Fantastic Benefits package

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent administrative abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan load activity based on priorities (orders, location, etc.).
• Monitor customer requests, allocate jobs, and issue instructions.
• Troubleshoot transport-related issues in real-time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Workload prioritisation

Education

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Job description

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Transport Planner for a major company that specialises in Global Logistics.

This is a Full-time position - Night shift hours

Permanent position - Position of work is Ballymena

Salary:

Negotiable + Fantastic Benefits package & Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Plan load activity based on priorities (orders, location, etc.)
• Monitor customer requests, allocate jobs, and issue instructions
• Keep up to date with transport issues and adjust schedules as needed
• Communicate fleet availability and updates to the wider team
• Liaise with drivers and colleagues to ensure timely collections and deliveries
• Pre-brief and de-brief drivers on nightly runs
• Record collection/delivery statuses and escalate discrepancies appropriately
• Troubleshoot transport-related issues in real-time

The Ideal Person:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent administrative abilities
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent time management and workload prioritisation
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is an advantage but not essential

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

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