Transport Planner in Belfast

Inclusion IQ is proud to partner with our long-term client, a multi-award-winning company with a rich heritage in FMCG, highly recognised for its innovative green energy solutions, as they seek to appoint an experienced Transport Planner to join their team. The successful applicant will join a collaborative team where they will be supported and provided with ample opportunities for training, upskilling and progression. They are seeking a professional, highly organised Transport Planner who is ready to move away from the standard 5-day grind and join a forward-thinking team that values your time as much as your talent.

Butterfly Shift

• Work 50% of the Year: You only work 7 days out of every 14, giving you half the year off before touching your annual leave.
• The 5-Day Break: Every second week, you enjoy a full 5-day block of freedom (Friday through Tuesday) for travel or rest.
• A Smarter Commute: By working fewer, 12-hour shifts (8:00 am – 8:00 pm), you reduce your weekly commutes by 60%, saving both time and fuel costs.
• Mid-Week Flexibility: Handle your life admin on your off-days, leaving your weekends entirely for what matters most.

The Role

As the transport planner, you will play a vital role in planning driver routes most efficiently and effectively across the NI. You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Take ownership of the daily transport schedule by accurately planning and assigning Service Order Requests (SORs) to drivers.
• Ensure all delivery requests are met efficiently and on time, maintaining a high standard of service for every customer.
• Serve as the central point of contact, ensuring seamless communication between drivers, customers, and internal departments.
• Work closely with the internal Sales and Customer Services teams to anticipate and resolve issues that could impact delivery times, keeping everyone well-informed and updated.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with drivers, customers, and colleagues.
• Maintain meticulous records and files, ensuring that information is accurate and readily available.
• Create and provide detailed reports and delivery schedules to customers and various internal departments.
• Proactively manage your workload, demonstrate strong initiative, and work with a high degree of autonomy.

The Person

To be considered for this position, applicants must clearly demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience as a Transport Planner, ideally within a fast-paced logistics or transport environment, dealing with HGV transportation.
• Strong geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland or ROI or GB is essential for effective route planning.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with drivers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the business.
• High level of IT literacy, with the ability to navigate digital platforms and systems, as all operational processes are managed digitally.
• A solid understanding of current transport legislation and regulations.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively to adhere to strict timetables and deadlines.
• Proven ability to proactively identify and resolve operational challenges with a logical and efficient approach.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and shift patterns to support the operational demands of the business.

Why this role?

• Full-Time Permanent Role.
• Free Gym Membership.
• Additional Annual Leave for each year of service.
• Employee Discounts.
• Exceptional Career Progression.
• Certified Training Courses.
• Additional Company Benefits.
• Free Onsite Parking.