Location: Ashbourne, Co.
Meath Salary: Up to €45,000 per annum Hours: Mixed day patterns with work hours between 06:00 - 18:30 Additional: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings requiredEnsure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.Job PurposeAs a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and compliant planning of domestic trailer and container movements across Ireland.
This is a hands‑on operational position working within a busy planning team to support general haulage, route optimisation, driver communication and fleet utilisation.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan daily trailer and container movements across Ireland, optimising routes for efficiency and compliance with delivery windows.Coordinate general haulage schedules and adjust plans based on operational requirements.Communicate proactively with drivers regarding schedules, tachographs, infringements and Working Time Directives (WTD) compliance.Use Transport Management Systems (TMS) to schedule, monitor and update job statuses.Identify and plan backloading opportunities to improve fleet utilisation and reduce empty running.Maintain accurate records and documentation of all transport activities.Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure high standards of service delivery.Experience & Skills RequiredProven experience as a Transport Planner working for a transport company, with responsibility for domestic planning.Strong geographical knowledge of Ireland and practical understanding of route planning.Experience dealing with drivers on operational matters, including tachographs, infringements and WTDs.Good understanding of general haulage operations involving trailers and containers.Proficient in the use of Transport Management Systems (TMS).Demonstrable experience in identifying and planning backloads.Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
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