Trainee Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; Moira; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established transport provider is seeking a proactive Trainee Transport Planner in Moira. This full-time role offers comprehensive training and a structured career path in logistics. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the efficient movement of goods across the UK and Ireland, gaining hands-on experience in route planning and coordination. Join a supportive team environment that values your development and offers job stability in a growing industry. If you're ready to kickstart your career in transport planning, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Full training

Career progression pathways

Supportive team environment

Job stability

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or customer service is essential.
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating delivery schedules and routes for drivers.
• Liaise with drivers and customers to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Customer Service

Problem Solving

IT Literacy

Education

Relevant experience in logistics or transport

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

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Trainee Transport Planner
£26,000 + Training + Career Progression
Moira | Monday to Friday | 9am-5.30pm

Are you a proactive individual with a keen interest in logistics, planning, or transport operations? Looking for a structured career path in a fast-paced, essential industry? This Trainee Transport Planner role could be the perfect fit!

A well-established and growing transport provider in the Moira area, is seeking a motivated individual to join their planning team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering full training, long-term development, and the opportunity to build a career in transport and logistics.

You'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods across the UK and Ireland. From assisting with route planning and schedule coordination to liaising with drivers and customers, you'll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of transport planning.

The Role:

• Support the creation of delivery schedules and driver routes
• Liaise with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to ensure timely deliveries
• Monitor transport systems and respond to delays or issues
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and internal procedures
• Accurately update records and systems with key planning information
• Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (no evenings or weekends)

The Person:

• Have previous experience in administration, coordination, or customer service
• Be highly organised and able to think on their feet
• Work well under pressure and enjoy problem-solving
• Be IT literate and confident using systems and spreadsheets
• Have an interest in developing a long-term career in transport or logistics

What's in it for you?

• Full training with clear career progression pathways
• Supportive team environment and structured onboarding
• Job stability in a growing and essential industry
• Opportunity to gain experience with industry-leading systems and processes

If you're eager to start a career in transport planning with a reputable and forward-thinking company, click APPLY NOW!

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