Transport Planner

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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