Transport Planner (Butterfly Shift)

Sunblink Ltd-GRN; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Lisburn is seeking a Transport Planner to join their team. You will be responsible for organizing transport schedules, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing excellent customer service. The position offers a competitive salary between £34,000 and £40,000 along with an extensive benefits package and progression opportunities. If you want a role that emphasizes work/life balance in a supportive environment, this is an ideal opportunity.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Great team environment

Future progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in transport planning and logistics is essential.
• Ability to handle customer inquiries and maintain service quality.
• Willingness to grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily work schedule and route for drivers and trailers.
• Handle additional customer orders efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company policies.
• Resolve operational issues promptly.

Skills

Transport/Logistics/Planning experience

Customer service skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Transport Planner

£34,000 - £40,000 + Benefits + Progression

Lisburn

Do you have previous UK or Irish planning experience and want to gain more time off? Perhaps you're looking for a role that can offer a better work/life balance?

As a Transport Planner, you will be working within a close-knit team and will have the opportunity to be part of a highly efficient transport operation that focuses on exceeding their customer's expectations and giving the highest levels of customer service.

With Innovation and Green energy at the forefront of their business, this is an ideal opportunity to join an organisation that is leading the Transport industry forward.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of organising transport or distribution across the UK or Ireland, possess great organisational skills and enjoy working within a fast paced environment.

If you enjoy a challenge and excel in a constantly challenging environment, this is a great opportunity to join a family run business, that will invest in their team.

The Role:

• Plan & Organise daily work schedule and routing for drivers & trailers
• Accommodate additional customer orders efficiently daily
• Ensure operations are carried out in accordance with legal, environmental and company policies
• Deal with any issues that arise, and problem solve effectively
• Butterfly Shifts (8am to 8pm)
• Week 1- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2- Wednesday & Thursday

You will need:

• Previous Transport/Logistics/Planning experience
• Excellent customer service skills to deal with customers, drivers and third parties.
• Willingness to progress your career
• Excellent communicator and can work in a fast-paced environment

You will benefit from:

• Extensive Benefits package
• Great team environment and Company Culture
• Future Progression Opportunities

If you're interested in exploring a great Work/Life balance within the Logistics sector, then click APPLY NOW!

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