Job Description

Company description

Stewart International Transport is an award-winning transport company based at Banbridge, Co. Down for easy convenience to all main routes we pride ourselves in specialising with Heavy Haulage and 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 supply in demand. With a modern fleet of over 10 trucks and 30 trailers we carry customers cargo throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe and Internationally. We employ a great team of professional and highly motived 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 wide range of different and unusual loads delivering all over the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Job description

Transport Planner:

An exciting opportunity has risen in our expanding business for a professional, motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our dynamic Transport Department to contribute towards the day to day running of the business.

The role is diverse with responsibilities ranging from:

Planning routes throughout UK, Ireland, Europe and Internationally as per customer orders,

Briefing & Debriefing Drivers; Ensuring they get correct and full information for deliveries / collections,

Answering and making phone calls to Customers, Suppliers & Drivers,

Helping to manage email enquiries, sending and receiving information from Customers, Suppliers & Drivers,

Accepting and dealing with customers' orders, tracking orders and providing customers with updates, Organising customs for customers orders,

Problem solving, Reducing fuel and overhead costs and maximising drivers' hours,

Helping other staff with any ad-hoc and other administrative duties,

Adhering to Health and Safety Practices & Drivers Hours Regulations,

Organising Sub-contractors, Booking Ferries and recording shipments,

Managing POD's, CMRS and all paperwork within Transport Office.

About the Applicant:

Desirable Skills;

An interest / knowledge in the Transport Sector,

CPC International Holder,

Knowledge or experience with Customs,

Class 1 Driving License.

Essential Skills;

1-2Years+ Experience established in a similar Transport Planner role,

Strong geographical knowledge of Ireland, UK & Europe,

Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

Competent use of MS Office - particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook,

Organisational skills, incl; Good time keeping and prioritizing tasks,

High attention to detail, professional & approachable,

Can work as part of a team as well as using their own initiative,

Can work under pressure to meet deadlines,

Willing to adapt to changing situations and quick to make decisions,

Positive can-do attitude, reliable and Hard working.

Hours of Work is 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday and Saturdays as required.

There is a possibility for career progression through time also.

We offer a competitive salary, company uniform, on the job training, free on-site secure parking, 28 days annual holidays.

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.

Please apply by sending us an Email with a copy of your CV to: jobs@stewartinternational.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 35,100.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

Transport Planner: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person