Transport Planner

RTU; Newtownabbey; À distance; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Cash Plan

Company pension

30 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Résumé du poste

RTU in Newtownabbey is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate day-to-day deliveries of concrete products, processing orders and liaising with customers.

You will schedule deliveries, assign trucks and drivers, and work with the dispatch team to ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑efficient operations. A strong background in logistics and a valid UK driving licence are essential.

This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, transport, or supply chain management.
• Comprehensive understanding of transport planning requirements.
• Good commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Practical knowledge of construction sites and logistic environments.
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet operational demands
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused with a commitment to high service standards
• Excellent organisational, numerical, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident problem solver with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics/transport software systems
• Relevant qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration
• Previous or a current HGV driving licence

Responsabilités

• Engaging with customers to receive and process product orders by phone and email
• Ensure timely and accurate input of all customer orders
• Assign trucks and drivers efficiently to maximise daily utilisation
• Schedule delivery times in line with customer expectations
• Work alongside the wider dispatch and transport team to provide a cost effective, sustainable, safe and customer focused operation
• Build long-term relationships with product layers
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure delivery expectations are met
• Liaise with raw material suppliers to ensure product supply lines are maintained
• Liaise daily with sales, customers and production planning teams to ensure alignment on delivery schedules and order requirements
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and transport legislation

Connaissances

Logistics management

Transport planning

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Formation

Qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Outils

Logistics software systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Reporting To: Transport & Dispatch Manager

Location: Newtownabbey

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Transport & Dispatch Manager, the Transport Planner will be responsible for processing orders, liaising with layers and coordinating the day to day deliveries of our concrete products. This includes ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety, and providing a first-class customer experience. The role is critical in optimising resource utilisation, safeguarding supply chain integrity, and ensuring compliance with all relevant industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging with customers to receive and process product orders by phone and email
• Ensure timely and accurate input of all customer orders
• Assign trucks and drivers efficiently to maximise daily utilisation
• Schedule delivery times in line with customer expectations
• Work alongside the wider dispatch and transport team to provide a cost effective, sustainable, safe and customer focused operation
• Build long-term relationships with product layers
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure delivery expectations are met
• Liaise with raw material suppliers to ensure product supply lines are maintained
• Liaise daily with sales, customers and production planning teams to ensure alignment on delivery schedules and order requirements
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and transport legislation

Qualifications and Experience

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience in logistics, transport, or supply chain management
• Comprehensive understanding of transport planning requirements
• Good commercial awareness and business acumen
• Practical knowledge of construction sites and logistic environments
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet operational demands
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused with a commitment to high service standards
• Excellent organisational, numerical, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident problem solver with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics/transport software systems
• Relevant qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration
• Previous or a current HGV driving licence

Key Attributes:

• Innovation – Actively seeks new ways to optimise performance and embrace technology
• Passion – Demonstrates enthusiasm and dedication in delivering exceptional results
• Quality Focus – Maintains high standards in dispatch, delivery, and compliance
• Adaptability – Handles challenges calmly and flexibly in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• A dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Competitive salary dependent upon the skills and expertise of the successful candidate.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to the Health Cash Plan.
• 30 days’ annual leave (receiving one additional day of annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 32 days).
• Free on-site parking.

At RTU, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance for all employees.

RTU is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and safe workplace.