Transport Planner

Job Title: Transport Planner

Department: Tankfreight

Location: Ballynure

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Working hours:

A range of shift patterns are available, including:

• Monday to Friday, rotational shift pattern - Week 1 - 06:00 to 14:00 & Week 2 - 11:00 to 19:00

Salary: Competitive

Role Overview:

Woodside Tankfreight specialises in the transport of bulk powders, liquids, and gases across the UK and Ireland. Renowned for our technical expertise, operational reliability, and customer-focused approach, we are now seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our specialist Tankfreight division.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning and coordination of our tanker fleet and drivers, overseeing the safe and efficient distribution of bulk powders, liquids, and gases throughout the UK and Ireland. This role requires close attention to detail and a strong working knowledge of Road Traffic legislation and Working Time Regulations to ensure full compliance at all times.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrate excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, and bring a proactive, detail-driven approach to transport planning within a specialist fleet operation.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Liaise with drivers and operations teams to deliver a consistently high level of customer service
• Plan vehicles efficiently to maximise delivery and collection performance
• Accurately book, monitor, and update consignments on the Transport Management System
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and customer-specific requirements are met
• Coordinate with drivers and driver trainers to support completion of required training
• Work closely with fleet maintenance to ensure vehicles and equipment are available for servicing and MOTs
• Liaise with ferry operators to secure bookings and confirm sailings

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Transport or Traffic Planning role
• High levels of accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Proven experience using a Transport Management System (TMS)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• State of the art office facilities
• 33 days holidays per year
• Fully funded Healthcare Cash Plan & Employee Perks
• Career progression
• Long service recognition
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to Work scheme

For more information and to apply:

Complete our online application form

Email your CV to recruitment@woodsides.com

Call 07741 756520 or

Text RECRUIT and your name to 66777

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments:

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note:

The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the posts at any time, once we have sufficient applications.

Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.