Transport Planner

Sunblink Ltd-GRN; Crumlin; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics business in Crumlin is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to optimize fleet operations and ensure compliance with UK transport legislation. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,000 - £40,000 along with enhanced benefits and career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates should have experience in transport planning and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits

Long-term progression prospects

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport planning or transport office role.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning daily multi-drop routes and coordinating deliveries.
• Ensuring drivers are fully briefed and supported.
• Monitoring fleet performance and resolving operational issues.
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and company policies.
• Supporting KPI reporting and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Knowledge of UK transport legislation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

IT literacy

Tools

TMS systems

Job description

Transport Planner

Nutts Corner
£37,000 - £40,000 + Enhanced Benefits + Progression

We're partnering with a well-established logistics business based in Nutts Corner to support them in the recruitment of an additional Transport Planner. The operation is fast-moving, customer-focused and highly service-driven, supplying goods across NI and beyond. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Transport Planner to support the day-to-day running of the fleet and ensure all deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and in line with compliance requirements.

As Transport Planner, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the transport department. You will be responsible for planning daily routes, coordinating with drivers, monitoring compliance and supporting operational reporting.

The Role

• Planning daily multi-drop routes and coordinating deliveries
• Ensuring drivers are fully briefed and supported
• Monitoring real-time fleet performance and resolving operational issues
• Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation, tachographs and company policies
• Supporting KPI reporting and continuous improvement activities
• Working closely with operations, scheduling and customer service teams

What You'll Need

• Experience in a transport planning or transport office role
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• IT-literate with experience using TMS systems (desirable)
• A proactive and positive "can-do" attitude

What's in It for You

• Join a respected and growing logistics operation
• Supportive working environment with strong operational leadership
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term progression prospects as the operation continues to expand

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