International Transport Planner – Fleet & Haulage

Location: Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (subject to successful completion of a 6-month probationary period) Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

The Role : We are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate the daily planning and movement of our own fleet of vehicles and directly employed drivers, managing customer collections and deliveries across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and allocating vehicle loads, scheduling collections and deliveries, coordinating driver movements and arranging ferry crossings and shipping services to ensure efficient movement of freight. This is a hands-on operational role requiring practical experience in road haulage, fleet planning and international transport coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily loads across our own fleet of vehicles
• Coordinate road freight movements across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
• Schedule collections, deliveries and vehicle movements for directly employed drivers.
• Manage operations using our in-house Transport Management System (MoveIT).
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure loads are planned efficiently.
• Arrange ferry bookings and coordinate shipping requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and shipping companies to ensure collections and deliveries run smoothly.
• Monitor transport schedules and resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Ensure customer requirements and delivery deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate transport schedules and relevant operational documentation.
• Coordinate customs and cross-border transport documentation where required.
• Assist with fleet servicing, maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, drivers' hours and company procedures.
• Work with the wider operations team to maintain high customer service standards.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 18 months' experience in previous road haulage or transport planning.
• Practical experience planning vehicle loads, collections and deliveries.
• Knowledge of international road transport across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
• Experience arranging ferry crossings or shipping for freight movements.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills and experience with transport management or planning software. MoveIT experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of EU Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive and Digital Tachograph legislation.

Please note: This is a dedicated road haulage and fleet planning position. We are looking for candidates with direct transport operations experience.

Apply today and become part of the Virginia International team. Applications by CV to: recruitment@virginialogistics.ie