International Transport Planner – 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 UK–Ireland movements using their own fleet of 40ft articulated vehicles.
The RoleWorking 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 YouTo 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 UK–Ireland lane (highly desirable)
*Basic knowledge of UK–Ireland 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.