Transport Planner

GRN Search Group Ltd.; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport solution provider in Northern Ireland seeks a Groupage Planner to oversee daily planning operations. The role includes planning schedules, managing drivers, and ensuring compliance with regulations in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have proven transport planning experience and strong organizational skills. Enjoy a supportive working environment and career development opportunities without weekend work.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Weekends off

Qualifications

• Proven Transport Planning experience (Groupage & Full Load essential).
• Strong geographical knowledge of NI.
• Knowledge of EU Tachograph Laws & WTD.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced planning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily groupage and full load schedules, ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Allocate and manage drivers & vehicles in line with service requirements.
• Handle additional customer orders quickly and effectively.
• Liaise with customers, drivers, and colleagues to maintain excellent service.
• Ensure all planning adheres to EU Tachograph Regulations and company policies.

Skills

Transport Planning experience (Groupage & Full Load)

Strong geographical knowledge of NI

Knowledge of EU Tachograph Laws & WTD

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Groupage Planner
£32,000 - £33,000 + Career Progression + Pension
Moira

Role

Joining a collaborative transport team, you will be responsible for delivering an efficient daily planning operation across groupage and full loads, ensuring excellent customer service and cost-effective solutions. This is a fast-paced role with multiple consignments and routes to plan, where strong organisational skills and transport knowledge are key.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily groupage and full load schedules, ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Allocate and manage drivers & vehicles in line with service requirements.
• Handle additional customer orders quickly and effectively.
• Liaise with customers, drivers, and colleagues to maintain excellent service.
• Ensure all planning adheres to EU Tachograph Regulations, WTD, and company policies.
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday NO WEEKEND WORK
• Rotational shifts (Week 1: 5:30am-2:30pm, Week 2: 9:30am-6:30pm).

You Will Need

• Proven Transport Planning experience (Groupage & Full Load essential).
• Strong geographical knowledge of NI.
• Knowledge of EU Tachograph Laws & WTD.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced planning environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Monday to Friday only - enjoy your weekends free.
• Career development & progression opportunities.
• Supportive working environment.