Transport Planner

Hannon Transport Limited; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development and training

Job summary

Hannon Transport Limited is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate and optimise daily transport movements from Aghalee with travel to other sites as required. The role focuses on planning, scheduling and monitoring to ensure on-time deliveries and safe operations.

You will work closely with depots and customer service to resolve issues, while maintaining accurate records and complying with drivers' hours requirements. A proactive, detail-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, logistics, or operational coordination.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule collections and deliveries in line with customer requirements, capacity and delivery times.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers, considering routes, availability and constraints.
• Review upcoming work to identify capacity gaps or conflicts before plans are confirmed.
• Monitor movements and respond to delays or disruptions throughout the day.
• Coordinate with depots, warehouses and customer service to keep work moving.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours and company procedures; maintain records.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Clear communication

TMS proficiency

MS Office

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Information

Job Title

Transport Planner

Department

Transport Operations

Reports To

Team Lead

Location

Aghalee (base location, travel expected)

Salary Range

Negotiable depending on experience

Shift Pattern

08.30-18.30 Mon-Fri, 1 in 4 weekends

Job Purpose

The Transport Planner is responsible for the planning, coordination, and monitoring of transport movements, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with operational requirements.

The role focuses on day-to-day planning activity, supporting service delivery and operational performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Transport Planning

• Plan and schedule collections and deliveries in line with customer requirements, available capacity and delivery times.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers, taking account of routes, availability and operational constraints.
• Review upcoming work to identify capacity gaps, conflicting bookings or other issues before plans are confirmed.
• Adjust plans when volumes, priorities or resources change.

Live Operations and Communication

• Monitor transport movements throughout the day and respond promptly to delays, breakdowns, missed collections and other disruptions.
• Give drivers clear instructions and keep them updated when plans change.
• Liaise with depots, warehouses, customer service and other planning teams to keep work moving.
• Provide timely updates on delays or service issues and help agree practical solutions.
• Complete clear handovers so outstanding work and risks are understood by the next planner or shift.

Compliance and Records

• Plan work in line with applicable drivers' hours and working time requirements, company procedures and vehicle requirements.
• Check that the information and documentation needed for each movement are available, escalating gaps before they affect delivery.
• Keep the Transport Management System and planning records accurate and up to date.
• Record changes, delays and service issues so they can be followed up and reported accurately.

Performance and Improvement

• Support the tracking of delivery performance, vehicle utilisation and other operational KPIs.
• Identify recurring planning or service issues and suggest improvements to routes, processes and communication.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

Essential

• Experience in transport planning, logistics, or operational coordination
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication skills
• Confident using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ireland/Europe/UK transport networks
• Understanding of driver hours and transport compliance
• Experience in high-volume or multi-drop operations

Personal Attributes

• Organised and detail-focused
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Customer-focused and reliable

Why join Hannon Transport

• Join a company focused on innovation, sustainability and growth
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A competitive salary and company benefits are available for the right candidate

Note: This description is intended to be a guide of what duties are most likely to be but should not be taken as a definitive list. Hannon may adapt duties as deemed necessary.