Transport Planner (Nights)

Manpower UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company seeks an experienced Transport Planner to manage efficient delivery routes across Ireland, maximising fleet utilisation and ensuring compliance with transport legislation. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years' experience and excellent geographical knowledge of Ireland. Strong IT skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and Monday to Friday night shifts.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in transport planning.
• Strong understanding of tachograph rules is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule multi-drop delivery routes.
• Maximise fleet efficiency while reducing delivery costs.
• Ensure compliance with legal driving hours.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of Ireland

Understanding of transport operations

Proficiency in IT and transport systems

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Planner - 40,000 to 45,000 Monday to Friday Nights 01:00 - 09:00

We are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our clients busy Transport team. Reporting to the Transport Manager/Depot Manager, you will be responsible for planning efficient multi-drop delivery routes, maximising fleet utilisation, and ensuring full compliance with transport legislation.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in the smooth running of daily operations. You will be responsible for:

• Planning and scheduling multi-drop delivery routes for drivers across Ireland
• Maximising fleet efficiency while reducing delivery costs
• Allocating loads and optimising truck space usage
• Liaising with the Transport and Depot Manager to coordinate routes and loads
• Ensuring compliance with legal driving hours and tachograph regulations
• Monitoring, reviewing, and improving routing efficiency
• Carrying out ad hoc transport-related duties as required

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 2-3 years' experience in a transport planning role
• Excellent geographical knowledge of Ireland
• Strong understanding of transport operations and planning processes
• Knowledge of tachograph rules (advantageous)
• Proficiency in IT, transport systems, and Microsoft Office
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliability, adaptability, and excellent timekeeping

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