Transport Planner: Smart Dispatch & On-Time Deliveries

RTU; Newtownabbey; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Company pension

30 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

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

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

Skills

Logistics management

Transport planning

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Education

Qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Tools

Logistics software systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.