Transport Planner – Newtownabbey – Nightshift
£40,000-£45,000
Full-time Mon – Fri (Nightshift)
Excel Recruitment are seeking a skilled Transport Planner to support and co-ordinate the daily logistics operations for a fast-paced distribution centre. Reporting to the Transport Manager, this role is key to ensuring cost-effective, legally compliant, and efficient routing of multi-drop deliveries throughout Ireland and the UK.
Responsibilities
1. Plan daily multi-drop delivery routes and maximise efficiency
2. Ensure effective use of the fleet, including vehicle space
3. Collaborate with Transport and Depot Managers to coordinate routes
4. Ensure compliance with legal driving hours, tachograph rules, and road safety standards
5. Continuously monitor and improve routing efficiency and delivery performance
6. Manage transport planning tasks independently in a time-sensitive environment
Requirements
7. As Transport Planner you will have a strong understanding of transport operations and planning principles
8. 2-3 years' experience in a transport planning or similar logistics role
9. Excellent geographical knowledge
10. Familiarity with tachograph and driver hours regulations
11. Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to work under pressure
12. Proficient in transport systems, Microsoft Office, and general IT
13. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
14. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to punctuality and attendance
Benefits
15. Competitive salary
16. 20 days holiday entitlement
17. Company pension scheme
18. 10% discount on healthcare
19. Bike to Work scheme
20. Refer-a-friend reward scheme
21. Free on-site parking
22. Staff canteen facilities
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a structured but fast-moving logistics environment? If you are results-driven, passionate about transport planning and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you
Apply now to take the next step in your transport and logistics career. Please click on the link below or contact David Dunlop at Excel Recruitment.
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