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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

• Plan daily multi-drop delivery routes and maximise efficiency
• Ensure effective use of the fleet, including vehicle space
• Collaborate with Transport and Depot Managers to coordinate routes
• Ensure compliance with legal driving hours, tachograph rules, and road safety standards
• Continuously monitor and improve routing efficiency and delivery performance
• Manage transport planning tasks independently in a time-sensitive environment

Requirements

• As Transport Planner you will have a strong understanding of transport operations and planning principles
• 2-3 years’ experience in a transport planning or similar logistics role
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Familiarity with tachograph and driver hours regulations
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in transport systems, Microsoft Office, and general IT
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to punctuality and attendance

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 20 days holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• 10% discount on healthcare
• Bike to Work scheme
• Refer-a-friend reward scheme
• Free on-site parking
• 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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