Transport Planner

Excel Recruitment; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Transport Planner for a full-time nightshift role in Northern Ireland. You will be responsible for planning and optimizing delivery routes and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in logistics with strong organisational skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Healthcare discount

Bike to Work scheme

Refer-a-friend reward

Free on-site parking

Staff canteen

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in transport planning or similar logistics role.
• Strong geographical knowledge required.
• Familiar with tachograph and driver hours regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily multi-drop delivery routes and maximise efficiency.
• Collaborate with Transport and Depot Managers.
• Ensure compliance with legal driving hours and road safety standards.

Skills

Transport operations understanding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Planning under pressure

Tools

Transport systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Transport Planner - Newtownabbey - Nightshift
£40,000-£45,000
Full-time Mon - Fri (Nightshift)

Excel Recruitment are seeking a skilled Transport Planner to support and co-ordinate the daily logistics operations for a fast-paced distribution centre. Reporting to the Transport Manager, this role is key to ensuring cost-effective, legally compliant, and efficient routing of multi-drop deliveries throughout Ireland and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily multi-drop delivery routes and maximise efficiency
• Ensure effective use of the fleet, including vehicle space
• Collaborate with Transport and Depot Managers to coordinate routes
• Ensure compliance with legal driving hours, tachograph rules, and road safety standards
• Continuously monitor and improve routing efficiency and delivery performance
• Manage transport planning tasks independently in a time-sensitive environment

Requirements

• Strong understanding of transport operations and planning principles
• 2-3 years\' experience in a transport planning or similar logistics role
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Familiarity with tachograph and driver hours regulations
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in transport systems, Microsoft Office, and general IT
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to punctuality and attendance

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 20 days holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• 10% discount on healthcare
• Bike to Work scheme
• Refer-a-friend reward scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Staff canteen facilities

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a structured but fast-moving logistics environment? If you are results-driven, passionate about transport planning and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to take the next step in your transport and logistics career. Please click on the link below or contact David Dunlop at Excel Recruitment.