International transport planner
New Today
UK to Ireland ?? Coventry ?? Salary: £35,000
£42,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Our client, a well-established international logistics provider, is seeking an experienced
International Transport Planner
to join their busy planning team based in
Coventry . This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with a background in
FTL and LTL planning within an express freight environment , particularly those with experience managing
UKIreland movements
using their own fleet of
40ft articulated vehicles . The Role
Working within the UK to Ireland planning team, you will play a key role in coordinating international import and export operations, ensuring efficient vehicle utilisation and maintaining excellent customer service standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily transport planning for international road freight movements
Allocating vehicles and trailers and issuing clear instructions to drivers
Liaising with customers via phone and email to provide updates and resolve queries
Receiving and booking transport orders from clients
Monitoring consignments and communicating proactively with customers
Handling POD administration and job pricing
Ensuring compliance with driver hours, breaks, and loading regulations
About You
To be considered, candidates should demonstrate: A minimum of
2 years experience in international road freight transport planning
using 40ft articulated vehicles
Experience in
FTL and LTL planning
within a fast-paced environment
A solid understanding of
driver hours, breaks, and loading limits
Strong IT skills and excellent written and spoken English (second language welcome)
Previous experience on the
UKIreland lane
(highly desirable)
Basic knowledge of
UKIreland customs procedures
(advantageous but not essential)
Experience handling
temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical goods
would be beneficial, although full training will be provided to support compliance requirements. Working Hours
Monday to Friday, with flexible shift patterns aligned to business needs
Office operating hours:
06:00
20:00
Contracted hours:
42.5 hours per week
Following training,
one Saturday in five
will be required (with a day off in lieu the previous week)
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to join a stable and growing logistics operation, with a competitive salary, flexibility around working hours, and long-term career progression within international transport planning.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Logistics
