Transport Planner in Newtownabbey

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

As a Transport Planner you'll play a key role at the centre of our operation, where every action you take contributes to our customers enjoying their favourite M&S food. Our operation in Belfast is looking for candidates who can commit to a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working 12 hours per day / 42 hours per week between the hours of 18.30 - 06.30.

What’s in it for you? Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special:

• £31,365.84 plus a £4,500 shift allowance
• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key

What will you do & what will you need:

As part of your role, you will work with customers to meet current and anticipated requirements to enable the Site to achieve service expectations. Address customer concerns immediately and escalate where appropriate in a timely manner. Manage transport resources in line with operational and budgetary requirements including shift rota management to maintain service levels. Plan and manage operational resources to optimise the utilisation of labour and equipment to effectively manage forecasted volumes. Ensure effective communication links between colleagues and other shifts to ensure operational consistency and drive high standards and flag opportunities for process improvement.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in a multi customer centric operation and planning operational resources. In depth knowledge of drivers rules, regulations and WTD and have a national/international CPC.

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything we do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.

Apply today and join us on the road to success. Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.