At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate transport deliveries efficiently while ensuring top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join a growing logistics business with a dynamic team in Lisburn/Belfast.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, gym membership, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and career growth in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport planning and strong geographical knowledge of NI, ROI, and GB.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 45000 £ per year.
A growing logistics business is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join its operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland who enjoys working in a fast-paced transport environment and is looking to develop their career within a progressive operation.
You will play a key role in planning and coordinating deliveries, ensuring customer requirements are met efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with drivers, customers and internal teams.
The Role
- Planning and allocating customer orders to transport and drivers.
- Assigning delivery requirements and confirming booking dates.
- Building efficient delivery schedules to maximise fleet utilisation.
- Managing delivery requests and resolving issues that could impact service levels.
- Maintaining strong relationships with drivers and customers.
- Producing transport reports, schedules and operational information.
- Liaising closely with Customer Service and Sales teams to ensure accurate order information.
- Communicating proactively with customers regarding any changes to delivery times.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Identifying opportunities to improve transport efficiency and service delivery.
- Supporting a culture of continuous improvement across the operation.
About You
- Organised and commercially aware Transport Planner who can work confidently in a busy operational environment.
- Recent experience in a Transport Planner or similar transport/logistics role.
- Strong geographical knowledge of NI, ROI and GB.
- Good knowledge of transport planning systems and relevant IT platforms.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- The ability to identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- A proactive approach, with the confidence to work independently and use initiative.
What's on Offer
- £34,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Monday-Friday working, with alternative shift patterns available.
- Options including Tuesday-Saturday and rotating weekend arrangements.
- Approximately 1 weekend shift in 4.
- Additional annual leave based on length of service.
- 5% matched pension contribution.
- Life assurance and death-in-service cover.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free gym membership.
Transport Planner in Lisburn employer: Zachary Daniels Recruitment
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Contact Details:
Zachary Daniels Recruitment Recruitment Team
