Transport Planner

Inclusion IQ LTD; Lisburn, Tipton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stena Line discount

Store discounts

Employee L&D and career progression

Job summary

Inclusion IQ is hiring Transport Planners at all levels for on-site work in Lisburn. This role focuses on designing efficient, cost-effective routes across NI, ROI and GB, with a strong emphasis on FMCG logistics and warehousing.

The company seeks proactive team members to support expansion while maintaining high service standards. The successful candidate will join a stable, award-winning business with long-term career growth opportunities, competitive salary, and a supportive culture committed

Qualifications

• Transport planning experience with strong geographical knowledge.
• Experience with chilled, frozen, ambient goods, drinks or Pharma.
• Proficient using TMS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong IT skills and high-level organisation.
• Good timekeeping and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Meet customer requirements for the safe and efficient transport of their goods according to operating procedures and statutory requirements across GB.
• Utilise strong transport planning skills to map efficient routes for HGV and Class 1 vehicles.
• Track trailer movements and keep our customers updated.
• Temperature controlled, time sensitive planning.
• Liaise with subcontractors.
• Brief drivers in relation to routes and traffic management.
• Plan loads across various jurisdictions.

Skills

Transport planning

Geographical knowledge

IT skills

Effective communication

Timekeeping

Tools

TMS

Job description

Transport Planner (All Levels)

Salary: £39,000 - £50,000 DOE

Location: Lisburn (On-site)

Inclusion IQ are delighted to be supporting our multi award winning client as they undergo significant expansion and investment, continuously growing their services within the Transport Industry. Due to this exciting investment, they are now hiring permanent Transport Planners at all levels to join their expanding team. This opportunity invites you to work as a valued team member within an innovative company dedicated to creating Green Energy Solutions.

The successful applicants will join a great business that has been operating for over 55 years and are thriving financially. There are ample opportunities for growth and development within the team as they maintain a high standard of staff retention. They are dedicated to building and maintaining strong relationships with employees and clients.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you will need to be highly organised and efficient. This isn't just about scheduling, it's about being the strategic point of contact who designs the most efficient, cost-effective routes across NI, ROI & GB. If you have experience in the fmcg logistics and warehousing sector whether you are an aspiring planner looking to develop or a senior professional looking for a new challenge and thrive on making complex operations run flawlessly, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

• Meet customer requirements for the safe and efficient transport of their goods according to operating procedures and statutory requirements across GB.
• Utilise strong transport planning skills to map efficient routes for HGV and Class 1 vehicles.
• Track trailer movements and keep our customers updated.
• Temperature controlled, time sensitive planning
• Liaise with subcontractors.
• Brief drivers in relation to routes and traffic management.

• Plan loads across various jurisdictions.

Essential Criteria

• Transport Planning experience with strong geographical knowledge
• Must be experienced within chilled, frozen,ambient goods, drinks or Pharma
• Proficient using TMS
• Effective communicator both written and verbal.
• Have high-level IT skills as the complete operation is digital
• Good timekeeping and organisational skills
• Strong problem solving ability.

Benefits

• 15% Stena Line discount
• Various store discounts
• Employee L&D and career progression opportunities
• 5% matched employee pension
• Additional annual leave based on service
• Additional annual leave based on no absence
• Life insurance (Death in Service)