Transport Planner

Stewart International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Transport Planner to manage customers, suppliers, and drivers. Responsibilities include tracking orders, data input, and assisting with route planning. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year experience in the transport sector and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £35,500, company uniform, on‑the‑job training, and 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company uniform

On-the-job training

Free on-site secure parking

28 days annual holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in the transport sector.
• Interest/knowledge in the transport sector.
• Previous administrative or transport planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage customers, suppliers, and drivers through calls and emails.
• Track customer orders and provide updates.
• Handle data input and manage related paperwork.
• Assist with custom paperwork for shipments.
• Support Senior Planners in route planning.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organisational skills

Competent use of MS Office

High attention to detail

Teamwork and initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE qualifications – English and above

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Transport Planner

Salary

£35,500 – dependent on experience

Employer Profile

Stewart International Transport is an award‑winning transport company based at Banbridge, Co. Down, and prides itself in specialising with heavy haulage, abnormal cargo and machinery transport.

The family transport business was started in 1990 and is ever growing and developing to meet customers' needs and to catch demand. With a modern fleet of over 10 trucks and 40 trailers we carry customers' cargo throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe and internationally.

We employ a great team of professional and highly motivated people to keep up with the fast‑moving transport environment.

We dedicate our best service to our valued customers, ensuring their transport needs are met with a professional, legal and safe attitude. As we seek to develop and grow our business, we wish to attract hard‑working, professional and ambitious individuals to help us in an ever changing and fast‑paced environment.

Our attractive family‑friendly environment is very much appealing to employees who want a new and exciting challenge with a wider range of different and unusual loads delivering all over the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Responsibilities

• General administrative duties: answering and making phone calls to customers, suppliers, drivers and other third parties.
• Assist in managing email enquiries, sending and receiving information from new and existing customers, suppliers and drivers.
• Accepting and dealing with customers' orders, tracking orders and continually providing customers with updates.
• Accurate data input – bespoke to Stewart International Transport.
• Communicating and arranging sub‑contractors.
• Booking ferries and recording shipments.
• Sending drivers required information and helping with problems.
• Helping the Fleet Manager with all maintenance related duties.
• Managing PODs, CMRS and all paperwork within Transport Office.
• Completing custom paperwork such as transits & TSS.
• Assisting Senior Planners with route planning and driver allocation.
• Adhering to Stewart International's health and safety practices.

About the Applicant

Desirable Skills

• Previous administrative or transport planning experience in a transport office.
• GCSE qualifications – English and above.

Essential Skills

• Interest/knowledge in the transport sector with minimum 1 year experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent use of MS Office – particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Organisational skills, including good time‑keeping and prioritising tasks.
• High attention to detail, professional & approachable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative – positive can‑do attitude.
• Can work under pressure to meet deadlines for the business, customers and drivers.
• Willing to adapt to changing situations.

Hours of Work

8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday (saturdays may be required as per business needs).

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,500 (dependent on experience), company uniform, on‑the‑job training, free on‑site secure parking, 28 days annual holiday.

How to Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate for the job and keen to work in an exciting fast‑paced transport environment, we would love to hear from you.

Skills

Transport Planner, Logistics Transport, Logistics coordinator.