Job Description Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established, family-run logistics business based in Ballymena.\n \n Our client is looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join a busy and friendly transport team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport planning or logistics experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. \n You'll play a vital role in ensuring deliveries and collections run smoothly across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, while building strong relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues. n \nAbout the Role\n \n \n As a Transport Planner, you'll coordinate the daily movement of vehicles, trailers and drivers to deliver outstanding service to customers while maximising fleet efficiency. You'll be at the heart of the operation, responding to changing priorities, supporting drivers and ensuring transport plans are delivered safely, efficiently and on time. \n Working closely with the wider operations team, you'll help maintain a seamless transport service while identifying opportunities to improve planning and performance. \n \nKey Responsibilities\n \n \n Plan and coordinate daily delivery and collection schedules across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. \n Allocate work effectively across drivers, vehicles and trailers to maximise fleet utilisation. \n Monitor live transport movements, responding quickly to delays, route changes, vehicle issues and customer requests. \n Build strong relationships with customers by providing timely updates and resolving transport queries professionally. \n Accurately enter and maintain transport information, rates, ferry bookings and operational data within Qargo, transport management systems, customer portals and internal planning systems. \n Work collaboratively with Distribution, the garage and other departments to ensure a smooth and coordinated transport operation. \n Liaise with the workshop regarding vehicle servicing, PMIs, brake testing, PSV requirements and equipment availability. \n Support operational KPI reporting and contribute to continuous improvements across the planning function. \n Ensure all transport plans comply with Driver's Hours legislation, tachograph regulations and the Working Time Directive. \n \n \nWhat We're Looking For\n \n \n We're looking for someone who is organised, customer-focused and enjoys working in a dynamic logistics environment. \n Ideally, you'll have: \n \n Previous experience in transport planning, fleet coordination or a similar logistics role. \n Good knowledge of UK and Ireland geography and an understanding of time-critical transport operations. \n Experience using Transport Management Systems (such as Qargo), tracking systems and customer portals. \n Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Teams. \n A Transport Manager CPC qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. \n \n Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience and background) \n Company pension \n Cycle to Work Scheme \n Employee discount scheme \n On-site parking \n Ongoing training and career development opportunities \n A supportive, collaborative working environment \n Long-term career prospects within a growing logistics business \n \n \n If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real impact and develop your career within a respected transport company, we'd love to hear from you.
Hiring: Transport Planner Immediate Start employer: Brook Street UK
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