About the job Transport Planner (Butterfly)
Transport Planner (Butterfly Shift)
Inclusion IQ is proud to partner with our long-term client, a multi-award-winning company with a rich heritage in FMCG, highly recognised for its innovative green energy solutions, as they seek to appoint an experienced Transport Planner to join their team.
The successful applicant will join a collaborative team where they will be supported and provided with ample opportunities for training, upskilling and progression.
They are seeking a professional, highly organised Transport Planner who is ready to move away from the standard 5-day grind and join a forward-thinking team that values your time as much as your talent.
Butterfly Shift
The unique pattern of Butterfly shift offers a level of freedom rarely found in transport roles:
Work 50% of the Year: You only work 7 days out of every 14, giving you half the year off before touching your annual leave.
The 5-Day Break: Every second week, you enjoy a full 5-day block of freedom (Friday through Tuesday) for travel or rest.
A Smarter Commute: By working fewer, 12-hour shifts (8:00 am – 8:00 pm), you reduce your weekly commutes by 60%, saving both time and fuel costs.
Mid-Week Flexibility: Handle your life admin on your off-days, leaving your weekends entirely for what matters most
The Role
As the transport planner, you will play a vital role in planning driver routes most efficiently and effectively across the NI.
You will be responsible for the following duties:
Take ownership of the daily transport schedule by accurately planning and assigning Service Order Requests (SORs) to drivers.
Ensure all delivery requests are met efficiently and on time, maintaining a high standard of service for every customer.
Serve as the central point of contact, ensuring seamless communication between drivers, customers, and internal departments.
You will work closely with the internal Sales and Customer Services teams to anticipate and resolve issues that could impact delivery times, keeping everyone well-informed and updated.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with drivers, customers, and colleagues.
Maintain meticulous records and files, ensuring that information is accurate and readily available.
You will be responsible for creating and providing detailed reports and delivery schedules to customers and various internal departments.
Proactively manage your workload, demonstrate strong initiative, and work with a high degree of autonomy.
The Person
To be considered for this position, applicants must clearly demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Proven experience as a Transport Planner, ideally within a fast-paced logistics or transport environment, dealing with HGV transportation
Strong geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland or ROI or GB is essential for effective route planning.
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with drivers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the business.
High level of IT literacy, with the ability to navigate digital platforms and systems, as all operational processes are managed digitally.
A solid understanding of current transport legislation and regulations.
Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively to adhere to strict timetables and deadlines.
Proven ability to proactively identify and resolve operational challenges with a logical and efficient approach.
A flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and shift patterns to support the operational demands of the business.
Why this role?
Full-Time Permanent Role.
Free Gym Membership
Additional Annual Leave for each year of service
Employee Discounts
Exceptional Career Progression
Certified Training Courses.
Additional Company Benefits
Free Onsite Parking