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Job Title


Transport Planner


Company : Harbour International Freight


Location : Manchester, North West


Created : 2025-06-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Monday - Friday 9-5.30pm with AM/PM Shift Holiday Covering Role (5.30am-2pm & 12.30-9pm)Saturday mornings occasionally, paid as overtime additionally to salary Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.Multi drop Pallet network and Irish ForwarderWe are proud of our staff and customers and that we are that little bit different, geninue to our core - We do care about our team, everyone has their part to play in our business from office, drivers and cleaners. All are treated equally.30 DAYS ANNUAL LEAVE (INCL BANK HOLIDAYS) - UPTO MAX 35 DAYS WITH SERVICE.Upfront, honest people - Thats what makes us stand out from the rest and we expect the same from our team.In our Trafford Park site we an great opportunity for a high performing, motivated, hands-on Transport Planner, to join our existing team.You will be responsible and accountable for-. Planning Irish Export Trailers (Dublin & Belfast) Planning our vehicles effectively to achieve on time deliveries Ensure all customer collections are achieved. Changing schedules to meet customer/network demands. Liaising with drivers and colleagues to ensure all day-to-day activities are met to the highest possible standards. Ensuring our drivers are delivering effectively and reporting delays effectively. Trouble shooting critical transport related issues as they arise in a live environment.Skills & Attributes: The ability to utilise and manage people effectively. Full training for the in-house systems will be provided, however a good knowledge of computer skills will be required. Flexible approach with regards to working hours Able to work under pressure in a time-critical environment. Well organised with an acute attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills