Transport Planner

Gist Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northern Ireland seeks a Transport Planner to manage operational resources and transport services. This role involves working closely with customers to ensure service expectations and planning to optimize resource utilization. Ideal candidates should have experience in multi-customer environments and knowledge of relevant regulations. Benefits include a salary of £31,365.84, a pension scheme, discounts, and comprehensive wellbeing support. Join us to contribute to a greener future in logistics.

Benefits

20% M&S discount

17.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted healthcare plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a multi-customer centric operation is preferred.
• Knowledge of drivers’ rules, regulations, and working time directives.
• Ability to manage transport resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport resources in line with operational and budgetary requirements.
• Plan and manage operational resources to optimize labour and equipment use.
• Address customer concerns immediately and elevate where appropriate.

Skills

Transport management

Customer service

Operational planning

Process improvement

Education

National/International CPC

Job description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

As a Transport Planner you'll play a key role at the centre of our operation, where every action you take contributes to our customers enjoying their favourite M&S food.

Our operation in Belfast is looking for candidates who can commit to a 4 on 4 off pattern, working 12 hours per day between the hours of 06.00-18.00.

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…

• Salary £31,365.84
• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 17.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key

What will you do & what will you need

As part of your role, you will work with customers to meet current and anticipated requirements to enable the Site to achieve service expectations. Address customer concerns immediately and elevate where appropriate in a timely manner. Manage transport resources in line with operational and budgetary requirements including shift rota management to maintain service levels. Plan and manage operational resources to optimise the utilisation of labour and equipment to effectively manage forecasted volumes. Ensure effective communication links between colleagues and other shifts to ensure operational consistency and drive high standards and flag opportunities for process improvement.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in a multi-customer centric operation and planning operational resources. In depth knowledge of drivers’ rules, regulations and WTD and have a national/international CPC.

Who are we and where will you be

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.

Apply today and Join us on the road to success

Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.