Transport Planner Nights
Posted 4 hours 46 minutes ago by Manpower
£45,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
County Antrim, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom, BT364
Job Description
Transport Planner - £40,000 to £45,000 Monday to Friday Nights 01:00 - 09:00
We are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our clients busy Transport team. Reporting to the Transport Manager/Depot Manager, you will be responsible for planning efficient multi-drop delivery routes, maximising fleet utilisation, and ensuring full compliance with transport legislation.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in the smooth running of daily operations. You will be responsible for:
- Planning and scheduling multi-drop delivery routes for drivers across Ireland
- Maximising fleet efficiency while reducing delivery costs
- Allocating loads and optimising truck space usage
- Liaising with the Transport and Depot Manager to coordinate routes and loads
- Ensuring compliance with legal driving hours and tachograph regulations
- Monitoring, reviewing, and improving routing efficiency
- Carrying out ad hoc transport-related duties as required
What We're Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- 2-3 years' experience in a transport planning role
- Excellent geographical knowledge of Ireland
- Strong understanding of transport operations and planning processes
- Knowledge of tachograph rules (advantageous)
- Proficiency in IT, transport systems, and Microsoft Office
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliability, adaptability, and excellent timekeeping
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