Transport Planner Attractive Salary and Benefits 38 Hour week Newtownabbey / Mallusk Who are we? Henderson Group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice, Henderson Group Property and Henderson Technology/Print. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024. Henderson Foodservice is an Investors in People Gold accredited employer and the leading supplier to the food service industry in Ireland. We source and supply a range of thousands of products to customers including hotels, restaurants, and public sector organisations such as hospitals, offices and care homes. Why Join Us? As a Henderson Group employee, you can enjoy: A competitive salary Staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores. THE STORE discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, Employee Assistance Programme Social Club Healthcare Scheme Pension Scheme Full training provided A look into the role A big part of your role will be planning and organising daily delivery routes, making sure were making the best use of our drivers, vehicles, and overall resources. Youll also be hands-on with our 12-week vehicle maintenance schedule, helping us stay compliant, roadworthy, and ready to go. Youll be at the heart of our operation working closely with the warehouse team to make sure deliveries and recoveries are well coordinated and dont impact service levels. Youll handle queries from drivers, customers, and sales reps, keeping communication clear and service running smoothly. Alongside this, youll help ensure compliance with our Operators Licence, keep vehicle records up to date, and make sure everything from insurance to tax and PSV checks is in order. If you enjoy the buzz of logistics, thrive on planning and teamwork, and like solving problems before they happen wed love to hear from you. Skills for Success Essential for the role: Previous experience within a FMCG environment (preferably at least 12 months). Previous admin experience. Competent in use of Microsoft Office programmes-particularly Excel. A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A-C (or equivalent) Previous experience in a busy transport planning role is not essential but you must be able to demonstrate an aptitude to learn new processes. The Attributes youll need include: Operational & strategic thinking Adaptable with keen problem-solving abilities Strong organisational skills Customer service skills Communication & team collaboration Attention to detail Able to work within deadlines and effectively prioritise workload. It is desirable if you have: Relevant qualification relating to logistics/transport. Understanding of transport planning systems. At least one years experience in a similar role. Knowledge of transport laws, tachographs and Working Time Directive. Are we right for you? As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. Ambition We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. Customer First We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. Integrity We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. Hours of work are likely to be 11am-7pm, however, flexibility is required with regards to hours of work. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 1st June 2025. *Communication on the progress of your application will be made via email and the career site, therefore please check regularly. Although the option to attach a CV is presented, please ensure you answer the screening questions fully, as CV are not used for the purpose of shortlisting applications. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Skills: Admin Route Planning Compliance Attention to detail Benefits: Staff Discounts Pension Fund Medical Aid / Health Care Subsidised Canteen Parking Employee Assistance Programmes Social Club