Transport Planning Role
This is a key position for a Transport Planner to join our logistics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and scheduling daily trailer loads between the UK and Ireland, coordinating with drivers, hauliers and clients to provide live shipment updates.
About the Role
This role involves coordinating and scheduling daily trailer loads between the UK and Ireland, communicating with drivers and hauliers, providing live updates and managing any changes. You will also liaise with customers and key accounts, offering updates at every stage of the shipment.
* Plan collection routes and shipping schedules
* Coordinate with warehouse teams on loading and delivery instructions
* Maintain accurate records and complete related admin
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience in transport planning or coordination, ideally within UK-Ireland logistics. They should possess strong customer service skills, good IT proficiency, particularly across MS Office, and previous experience using transport management systems.
Knowledge of trailer operations, customs clearance and groupage logistics is essential. Strong organisational skills with the ability to work in a team, self-manage and prioritise workload are required.
Benefits
We offer an attractive base salary, performance bonuses, healthcare and pension benefits. This is a permanent role with convenient onsite parking and easy access to public transport.