Transport Planner- ButterflyShift

Inclusion IQ LTD; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Planner in Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing efficient transport routes and managing logistics operations. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in transport planning and excellent organizational skills. Employees enjoy various benefits, including store discounts and additional annual leave based on service. Join this innovative company dedicated to growth in the transport industry.

Benefits

15% Stena line discount

Various store discounts

5% matched employee pension

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Transport Planning experience required.
• Must be able to work Butterfly shift.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design cost-effective transport routes.
• Meet customer requirements for safe transport.
• Brief drivers on routes and manage KPIs.

Skills

Transport Planning experience

Geographical knowledge within logistics

Effective communication

Organisational skills

High-level IT skills

Job description

Transport Planner

Salary 34-40k

Butterfly Shift: You'll work a rotational schedule: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday/ Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday 8-8pm

Inclusion IQ are delighted to be supporting our multi award winning client as they are continuously growing their services within the Transport Industry. They are hiring a permanent Transport Planner to join their team. This opportunity invites you to work as a valued team member within an innovative company dedicated to creating Green Energy Solutions.

The successful applicant will join this multi- award winning business who are at the forefront of driving renewable energy for the future. They have been operating for over 55 years and are thriving with a financial £40+ million turnover last year. 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 the 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 logistics and warehousing sector 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 NI & ROI
• Strong transport planning skills and experience planning routes HGV and Class 1 vehicles
• Tracking trailer movements and keeping our customers updated.
• Plan and assign specific Sale or Return (SOR) orders to our drivers and confirm all necessary booking dates. Your goal is to make sure every customer delivery request is met!
• Liaising with subcontractors.
• Briefing drivers in relation to routes and traffic management
• Preparing shift handovers and measuring KPIs.
• Coordinator loads across various jurisdictions.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 3 years of Transport Planning experience with strong geographical knowledge within logistics
• Applicants must be able to work Butterfly shift ( Week 1 Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat Week 2 Wed & Thurs 6.30- 6.30pm )
• Effective communicator both written and verbal and exceptional organisational skills
• Have high-level IT skills as the complete operation is digital.
• Good timekeeping and being able to work in a structured manner adhering to timetable requirements.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Flexible attitude to working hours & shift patterns to support the needs of the business.

Benefits

• 15% Stena line discount
• Various Store discounts through the
• Employee L&D
• 5% matched employee pension
• Additional annual leave based on service
• Additional annual leave based on no absence
• Life insurance Death & Service