Transport Planner

B. P. McKeefry is a specialist Bulk Liquid and powder Transport Business that currently employs over 100 people and operates throughout Ireland, United Kingdom and Europe.

B.P. McKeefry Depots are strategically located in Northern Ireland (Head Office), Liverpool, Heysham, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Dublin, offering a wide range of specialist transport services to the food, industrial and waste industries.

At B. P. McKeefry, we regard our employees as our single biggest asset, as without enthusiastic, intelligent, and committed individuals, it would be impossible to maintain exceptional service levels to our customers. Due to continued controlled growth in our operations, we wish to appoint a Transport Planner at our Swatragh Depot on a permanent basis.

**Qualifications/ Requirements for the role**:

- Strong IT skills: Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well as part of a team or individually, often in a busy working environment and establish effective working relationships at all levels of the business
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent)
- Minimum B (or higher) grade in GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
- Full driving licence
- Previous experience is not essential as full structured training will be provided.

**What B. P. McKeefry is offering you**:

- Attractive salary based on experience.
- Free life assurance scheme
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Free onsite gym
- Training and development opportunities

B P McKeefry is an equal opportunities employer.

**About The Role**

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Transport Planner will be primarily involved in the routing of vehicles throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The Transport Planner must be enthusiastic, enjoy problem solving, fully committed, a good team player and have exceptional organisational ability. Other duties may include:

- Communicating with internal/external customers on a regular basis to determine and meet their requirements
- Supporting drivers & issuing instructions
- Liaising with key suppliers including shipping companies, maintenance facilities and tank cleaning stations
- Scheduling proactive and reactive maintenance of vehicles and tankers
- Scheduling the cleaning of tankers at tank wash stations
- Administrative tasks associated with UK & EU customs declarations.
- Inputting, reviewing, and verifying information within a bespoke transport information management system (TIMS)
- Working under your own initiative and meeting deadlines

**Required Criteria**
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent)
- Minimum B (or higher) grade in GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
- Full Driving Licence
- Must be legally entitled to work in the UK

**Skills Needed**

Attention to detail, Motivation, Communication

**About The Company**

BP McKeefry Ltd. was established in 1976 and now has over 40 years' experience in the transport industry, handling a wide range of bulk liquid, dry waste and powder products.

BP McKeefry Ltd. has a modern fleet of over 100 tractor units and over 250 road tankers/ tank containers & trailers which operate throughout the UK, Republic of Ireland and Europe offering transport solutions and associated services to the following industries:

- Foodstuffs
- Industrial products
- Chemicals & waste
- Powder (Industrial & Foodstuffs)
- Utilities
- Construction

**Company Culture**

At BP McKeefry Ltd. we are committed to providing our customers with the highest levels of customer service.

BP McKeefry Ltd. will endeavour to achieve this through:
Effective leadership of well trained and motivated staff.

A strong commitment to Health & Safety for everyone.

Respect for our environment.

Making a positive difference to the community we serve.

Making BP McKeefry Ltd. a great place to work.

**Company Benefits**

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary

**Salary**

Based on Experience per year