Transport Planner - Days at DFDS UK Ireland
Inverness IV1 1PA, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Other Industry

Description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Transport Planner.

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Responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our team, responsible for overseeing the daily coordination of our fleet across Inverness and Glasgow. Acting as a key link between customers, drivers, and internal teams, this role ensures seamless transport operations, legal compliance, and the highest standards of customer service. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing vehicle scheduling, monitoring deliveries, and supporting both operational efficiency and commercial growth. This role will require you to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 07:00-19:00

You will be responsible for

  • Planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movements of approximately 30 vehicles across Inverness and Glasgow.
  • Acting as the main point of contact for customers, with a particular focus on retail partners, ensuring clear communication and strong relationships.
  • Tracking consignments from collection through to delivery, resolving any issues quickly to maintain service standards.
  • Working closely with the Compliance Team to support vehicle maintenance, driver hours monitoring, and fleet availability.
  • Identifying and highlighting commercial opportunities to senior management while providing flexible operational support, including holiday cover.
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