Transport Planner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Larne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A Larne-based role with Allscreens Nationwide Ltd seeks a Transport Planner to organise routes, schedules and daily operations, coordinating with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective deliveries.

You’ll plan routes, manage schedules, and adapt plans as needed, drawing on experience in transport, logistics or fast-paced admin. Strong organisation, IT skills and geographical knowledge are essential. Salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Recent experience within transport planning, logistics coordination, dispatch, or a busy administration role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office and logistics/transport systems.
• Excellent local geographical knowledge.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to build relationships with drivers, customers, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule customer deliveries, allocating vehicles and drivers effectively.
• Create efficient and cost-effective transport routes.
• Liaise with drivers, sales teams, and customers regarding delivery schedules and arrival times.
• Manage changes to transport plans and communicate updates to all relevant parties.
• Resolve delivery issues, delays, traffic disruptions, and capacity challenges in a calm and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, company safety procedures, and driver hours regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and update transport management systems.
• Produce reports and support the wider logistics operation with administrative duties.

Skills

Route planning

Logistics coordination

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Job description

Larne, - Salary: Dependent on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing business based in Larne. This role is ideal for an organised and proactive individual with experience in transport, logistics, or a fast-paced administrative environment who enjoys problem-solving and coordinating daily operations.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery operations. Working closely with drivers, customers, and internal teams, you will be responsible for planning routes, managing schedules, and maintaining high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and schedule customer deliveries, allocating vehicles and drivers effectively.

Create efficient and cost-effective transport routes.

Liaise with drivers, sales teams, and customers regarding delivery schedules and arrival times.

Manage changes to transport plans and communicate updates to all relevant parties.

Resolve delivery issues, delays, traffic disruptions, and capacity challenges in a calm and professional manner.

Ensure compliance with transport legislation, company safety procedures, and driver hours regulations.

Maintain accurate records and update transport management systems.

Produce reports and support the wider logistics operation with administrative duties.

Recent experience within transport planning, logistics coordination, dispatch, or a busy administration role.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Good IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office and logistics/transport systems.

Excellent local geographical knowledge.

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Clear communication skills with the ability to build relationships with drivers, customers, and colleagues.

Proactive, team-oriented approach with strong problem-solving abilities.

Salary dependent on experience.

Opportunity to join a successful and supportive team.

Fast-paced and varied role with genuine responsibility.

Long-term career prospects within a growing organisation.