Transport Planner

Sunblink Ltd-GRN; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport service provider in Dungannon is seeking a Transport Planner to manage bulk feed collections and deliver across Northern Ireland. This role requires experience in transport planning, knowledge of EU tachograph laws, and excellent customer service skills. You will work with a team to ensure efficient scheduling of drivers while complying with legal standards. This position offers further training and career progression opportunities within the transport industry.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Further training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in Transport or Logistics Planning/Coordinating.
• Understanding of EU Tachograph Regulations.
• Ability to manage drivers and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily work schedule and routing for drivers.
• Accommodate additional customer orders efficiently.
• Ensure operations comply with legal and company policies.
• Manage Driver & Vehicle scheduling.

Skills

Transport/Logistics Planning/Coordinating Experience

Knowledge of EU Tachograph Laws & WTD

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Transport Planner £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits + Progression Dungannon

Do you have previous Transport or Logistics Planning/Coordinating experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to progress your career into a specialist planning role?

If you are looking to further your career in the Transport industry and the opportunity to grow within an established organisation, this could be an ideal career move for you.

Working alongside the existing Transport team, you will be planning bulk feed collections & deliveries across Northern Ireland. Managing the fleet & trailer usage and complying with EU tachograph laws is essential and a sound geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland would be beneficial.

If you have a good understanding of EU Tachograph Regulations, WTD and excel in a constantly challenging environment, this is a great opportunity to join a growing transport firm, that will develop their staff with long term career options.

An interest in/knowledge of the agricultural feed sector would be beneficial, but not essential as training will be given.

The Role

• Plan daily work schedule and routing for drivers
• Accommodate additional customer orders efficiently on a daily basis
• Manage Driver & Vehicle scheduling
• Ensure operations are carried out in accordance with legal, environmental and company policies
• Work with the Fleet Maintenance team to ensure vehicles are maintained
• Monday to Friday, Saturdays on rotation

You will need

• Transport/Logistics Planning/Coordinating Experience
• Knowledge of EU Tachograph Laws & WTD
• Excellent customer service skills to deal with customers, drivers and third parties.
• Excellent communicator and can work in a fast-paced environment

What you will receive

• Opportunity to progress your career in a specialist sector
• Further training and development opportunities

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