Transport Planner Butterfly Shift

Inclusion IQ LTD; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Belfast is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to efficiently plan driver routes and manage transport schedules. The role supports a butterfly working pattern, ideal for those needing longer breaks for personal activities. Candidates should have strong geographical knowledge of the UK and Ireland, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to operational demands. This is a full-time permanent position with an excellent salary and additional annual leave based on service.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Additional Annual Leave for each year of service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Planner within a logistics or transport environment.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK and Ireland.
• Ability to confidently communicate with drivers, customers, and colleagues.
• High level of IT literacy for digital navigation.
• Understanding of transport legislation and regulations.
• Exceptional organisational skills for managing time effectively.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational challenges.
• Flexibility in working hours and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Plan driver routes efficiently across the ROI.
• Own the daily transport schedule and assign SORs.
• Ensure all delivery requests are met on time.
• Serve as a contact point for communication between drivers and departments.
• Work with Sales and Customer Services to address delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Create detailed reports for customers and departments.
• Manage workload independently.

Skills

Transport Planning

Geographical Knowledge of UK and Ireland

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Understanding of Transport Legislation

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Ability

Flexibility

Job description

About the job Transport Planner Butterfly Shift

Transport Planner (Butterfly Shift)

Dublin

Inclusion IQ is proud to partner with our long-term client, a multi-award-winning company with a rich heritage in FMCG, highly recognised for its innovative green energy solutions, as they seek to appoint an experienced Transport Planner to join their team.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative team where they will be supported and provided with ample opportunities for training, upskilling and progression.

This position requires a butterfly working pattern, which is ideal for someone who values longer blocks of time off for Childcare or social activities. The working pattern needed for this position consists of:

Week One: 6:30 am-6:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The Role

As the transport planner, you will play a vital role in planning driver routes most efficiently and effectively across the ROI.

• Take ownership of the daily transport schedule by accurately planning and assigning Service Order Requests (SORs) to drivers.
• Ensure all delivery requests are met efficiently and on time, maintaining a high standard of service for every customer.
• Serve as the central point of contact, ensuring seamless communication between drivers, customers, and internal departments.
• Work closely with the internal Sales and Customer Services teams to anticipate and resolve issues that could impact delivery times, keeping everyone well-informed and updated.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with drivers, customers, and colleagues.
• Maintain meticulous records and files, ensuring that information is accurate and readily available.
• Create and provide detailed reports and delivery schedules to customers and various internal departments.
• Proactively manage workload, demonstrate strong initiative, and work with a high degree of autonomy.

The Person

To be considered for this position, applicants must clearly demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience as a Transport Planner, ideally within a fast-paced logistics or transport environment, dealing with HGV transportation.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK and Ireland is essential for effective route planning.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with drivers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the business.
• High level of IT literacy, with the ability to navigate digital platforms and systems, as all operational processes are managed digitally.
• Solid understanding of current transport legislation and regulations.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively to adhere to strict timetables and deadlines.
• Proven ability to proactively identify and resolve operational challenges with a logical and efficient approach.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and shift patterns to support the operational demands of the business.

Why this role?

• Full-Time Permanent Role.
• Excellent salary.
• Additional Annual Leave for each year of service.