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Transport Planner
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Newtownards, County Down, BT22, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
First Choice Staff
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Transportation Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Transport Planner (PM Shift)
Immediate Start.
Monday to Friday 21:00 to 05:30 (40 hours plus 30 minutes break unpaid daily)
Salary: £30k - £32k
Responsibilities- Plan and route daily collection and delivery work using the in-house transport management system (TMS)
- Ensure all service levels are met, including timed, premium and economy deliveries
- Manage vehicle and driver resources in line with daily volumes, using agency support where required
- Produce pick sheets, manifests and consignment notes to support warehouse and driver teams
- Balance cost, service, and legal compliance when building routes
- Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, such as bulk drops and direct runs
- Work closely with transport and warehouse teams to improve productivity
- Carry out other related tasks as required by management
- Experience using transport planning and routing software (essential)
- Good knowledge of the Birmingham postcode area
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
- A proactive, organised approach with good problem-solving skills
- Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel
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