Trainee Transport Planner
Job description
THE EMPLOYER IS: HAMILTON ROAD FREIGHT LTD The Trainee Transport manager will support the transport planning team with the day to day organisation of vehicle movements and deliveries. This is an entry-level role designed to provide training and hands-on experience in transport planning, logistics and administration.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning daily transport routes and delivery schedules.
- Support the co-ordination of drivers, vehicles and loads.
- Update transport schedules and maintain accurate records.
- Communicate with drivers regarding routes, times and instructions.
- Help monitor delivery progress and report any delays or issues.
- Input data into transport and planning systems.
- Assist with basic compliance checks such as driver hours and vehicle records.
- Provide general administrative support to the transport team.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Basic IT skills (eg: email and spreadsheets).
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable Skills
- Interest in logistics, transport or planning.
Further Information
The Employer is: HAMILTON ROAD FREIGHT LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
- Vacancy ID
- 1759358
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing,Secretarial and Administration
- Area
- Co Armagh
- Location
- Armagh
- Salary
- 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 12/02/2026
- Closing date
- 25/03/2026
- Worktime
- 11.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday