Transport Planner

Transport Planner
Henderson Wholesale
Attractive Salary and Benefits
38 Hour week (Job to Finish)
Mallusk Depot

Working as part of our busy Transport team, you will be focused on maximising vehicle utilisation while issuing drivers with clear daily working instructions to keep everything moving smoothly. You'll plan efficient routes that meet customer delivery windows, ensuring full compliance with Working Time Directive and current driver hours legislation. Each week involves analysing driver hours and working time data before delivering constructive feedback to support continuous improvement. You'll maintain and monitor our live Traffic Management System, reacting quickly to any changing situations to minimise delays and protect service performance. Keeping a close eye on vehicle movements, you'll create practical solutions to meet customer needs, working closely and proactively with other departments to ensure excellent customer service. You'll also oversee the repair and maintenance of driver electronic devices within the Transport Management System to ensure everything stays operational and efficient.

We can offer you:

•    Market-leading pay 

•    Staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores.

•    THE STORE discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland,

•    Employee Assistance Programme

•    Social Club

•    Healthcare Scheme

•    Pension Scheme

•    Full training provided

•    A safe, clean, and friendly working environment

•    The stability and support of one of Northern Ireland's top companies

•    A team environment where your work is valued and recognised

Skills for Success
 
Essential for the role:

•    Previous experience within a FMCG environment (preferably at least 12 months).

•    Previous admin experience.

•    Competent in use of Microsoft Office programmes-particularly Excel.

•    A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A-C (or equivalent)

Previous experience in a busy transport planning role is not essential, but you must be able to demonstrate an aptitude to learn new processes.

The Attributes you'll need include:

•    Operational & strategic thinking

•    Adaptable with keen problem-solving abilities

•    Strong organisational skills

•    Customer service skills

•    Communication & team collaboration

•    Attention to detail

•    Able to work within deadlines and effectively prioritise workload.

It is desirable if you have:

•    Relevant qualification relating to logistics/transport.

•    Understanding of transport planning systems.

•    At least one years' experience in a similar role.

•    Working knowledge of transport laws, tachographs and Working Time Directive.
 

Hours of Work:
There are two different shift patterns available in this role:

•    Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm and Sunday 6.30am-3pm, job to finish.

•    Monday-Thursday, 3pm-11pm and Sunday 12 (noon)-8pm, job to finish.

Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss shift patterns at interview
 
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Thursday 27th November 2025.
 
*Communication on the progress of your application will be made via email/career site, therefore please check regularly.

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