Transport Planner

Location: Coleraine
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm. The successful candidate will be required to work Sundays on a rotational basis.
Pay: Negotiable dependant on experience

Job summary:

The successful applicant will have experience in a busy transport office environment and have excellent knowledge of logistic legislation and driving hours.

You will work as part of the transport team and to plan structured and cost-efficient delivery schedules. A high standard of customer service, attention to detail, accurate reporting and effective communication is essential.

Main duties & responsibilities:

  • Working on Lynas I.T applications and all Microsoft packages

  • Daily Allocation of transport resources to include Drivers, Helpers & Vehicles in accordance with route knowledge & hours ensuring compliance in the fleet

  • Co-ordinating the nightly trunk plan to our Galway, Lusk and Belfast depots

  • Daily Route Planning

  • On time delivery reporting

  • Reviewing the new distribution model and making improvements where necessary

  • Fuel allocations

Essential criteria:

  • At least 2 years previous experience in a similar transport / logistics planning role is essential

  • Excellent knowledge of working time directive and driving hours 

  • CPC qualified or working towards it

  • Full Driving Licence

  • IT Literate in Word and Excel

  • Attention to detail, punctuality and confident communicator

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Free onsite parking

  • Subsidised onsite Canteen.

  • Professional development

  • Staff Discount Card

  • Local Gym membership and other local discounts

Salary:

Negotiable based on experience.

To apply please forward your updated CV to shannon.okane@lynasfoodservice.com on or before 8th March 2021 quoting the reference 2021-02-TP

Lynas Foodservice is an equal opportunities employer

Lynas Foodservice