Transport Planner
1 day ago
Belfast
Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be working with our client in Lisburn to recruit a Transport Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused professional with experience in logistics, transport, or warehousing to play a key role in ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery operations. Key Responsibilities • Plan and allocate deliveries in the most efficient and cost-effective manner., • Schedule and assign work to drivers, confirming delivery and booking dates., • Ensure customer delivery requirements are met and service levels maintained., • Build and maintain strong relationships with drivers, customers, and internal teams., • Produce delivery schedules, reports, and operational documentation., • Liaise with Customer Services and Sales teams to manage delivery expectations and resolve issues proactively., • Verify order information before scheduling deliveries., • Manage workload effectively while handling customer enquiries across multiple communication channels., • Maintain accurate records and provide information as required., • Meet performance targets, deadlines, and service standards., • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and customer service., • Uphold company values and deliver excellent customer care at all times. Criteria • Previous experience as a Transport Planner or within a similar logistics environment., • Strong understanding of transport-related IT systems., • Good geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and the Republic of Ireland., • Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to identify and drive operational improvements., • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all business levels., • Able to perform well under pressure and manage competing priorities. Benefits • Full-time, permanent position., • Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 8:00pm., • Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 DOE., • Additional annual leave based on service., • 5% matched pension contribution., • Life assurance/death in service benefit., • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Free gym membership., • Certified training courses., • Career development and progression opportunities., • Additional company benefits. To apply, please submit your CV via the apply link. Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ