Transport Planner
Job Title: Transport Planner
Department: Transport and Dispatch
Reporting To: Transport & Dispatch Manager
Salary: £33,000 - £37,000
Location: Newtownabbey
Job Purpose
Reporting directly to the Transport & Dispatch Manager, the Transport Planner will be responsible for processing orders, liaising with layers and coordinating the day to day deliveries of our concrete products. This includes ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety, and providing a first-class customer experience. The role is critical in optimising resource utilisation, safeguarding supply chain integrity, and ensuring compliance with all relevant industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Engaging with customers to receive and process product orders by phone and email
- Ensure timely and accurate input of all customer orders
- Assign trucks and drivers efficiently to maximise daily utilization
- Schedule delivery times in line with customer expectations
- Work alongside the wider dispatch and transport team to provide a cost effective, sustainable, safe and customer focused operation
- Build long-term relationships with product layers
- Coordinate internal resources to ensure delivery expectations are met
- Liaise with raw material suppliers to ensure product supply lines are maintained
- Liaise daily with sales, customers and production planning teams to ensure alignment on delivery schedules and order requirements
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and transport legislation
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria:
Experience & Knowledge
- Proven experience in logistics, transport, or supply chain management
- Comprehensive understanding of transport planning requirements
- Good commercial awareness and business acumen
- Practical knowledge of construction sites and logistic environments
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet operational demands
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused with a commitment to high service standards
- Excellent organisational, numerical, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Confident problem solver with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics/transport software systems
Desirable Criteria:
- Relevant qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration
- Previous or a current HGV driving licence
Key Attributes:
- Innovation – Actively seeks new ways to optimise performance and embrace technology
- Passion – Demonstrates enthusiasm and dedication in delivering exceptional results
- Quality Focus – Maintains high standards in dispatch, delivery, and compliance
- Adaptability – Handles challenges calmly and flexibly in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- A dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Competitive salary dependent upon the skills and expertise of the successful candidate.
- Company pension scheme.
- Access to the Health Cash Plan.
- 30 days’ annual leave (receiving one additional day of annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 32 days).
- Free on-site parking.
At RTU, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance for all employees.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional concrete solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to hr@rtu.co.uk.
RTU is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and safe workplace.
