🚛 Transport Planner – Woodside Tankfreight
🚚 The Role
Woodside Tankfreight specialises in the transport of bulk powders, liquids and gases across the UK and Ireland. Renowned for our technical expertise, operational reliability and customer-focused approach, we are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our specialist Tankfreight division at our Ballynure depot.
Looking for a role that offers fixed weekend working?
This could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join our specialist Tankfreight team and enjoy a part-time, permanent position working every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with hours negotiable.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning and coordination of our tanker fleet and drivers, ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of bulk powders, liquids and gases throughout the UK and Ireland.
This role requires excellent attention to detail and a strong working knowledge of Road Traffic legislation and Working Time Regulations to ensure full compliance at all times. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to transport planning within a specialist fleet operation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Liaising with drivers and operations teams to deliver a consistently high level of customer service.
- Planning vehicles efficiently to maximise delivery and collection performance.
- Accurately booking, monitoring and updating consignments on the Transport Management System (TMS).
- Ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and customer-specific requirements are met.
- Coordinating with drivers and Driver Trainers to support completion of all required training.
- Working closely with fleet maintenance to ensure vehicles and equipment are available for servicing and MOTs.
- Liaising with ferry operators to secure bookings and confirm sailings.
⏰ Working Hours
- Weekend shift pattern: Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
- Hours of work: Negotiable.
💷 Salary
Competitive salary.
✅ What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- A minimum of two years' experience in a Transport or Traffic Planning role.
- High levels of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Proven experience using a Transport Management System (TMS).
🎁 What's in It for You?
You'll benefit from:
- Competitive salary.
- State-of-the-art office facilities.
- 33 days' annual leave per year.
- Fully funded Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Perks.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Long-service recognition.
- Free on-site car parking.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
📩 Apply Today!
Interested in joining our Tankfreight team? Choose the option that works best for you:
- Apply online: Complete our online application form.
- Email: Send your CV to recruitment@woodsides.com.
- Call: 07741 756520.
🤝 Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.
Important Information
Any offer of employment is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drug screening test.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.
Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a position.